With a great service, denoting concern for costumers' safety and well-being, managers have planned several routes to take, suitable for different age groups. On a clear Spring day, we drove to Alqueva to experience one of the eight boat trips, which is called "Alqueva com História". In this 1-hour route, visitors can visit the deepest area in Guadiana River, next to dam. After parking near the boarding dock some minutes before 11:30am (expected starting time), we noticed the supreme beauty of the lake, bathed in warm morning light. Shortly after, we got into the boat and, sitting on the comfortable seats, near the bow (with privileged views), and the visit began. Floating by the dam, the guide told us some details about its construction and structure and then we moved into the first safety float (this one marks 1km and there are 80 floats like this one along the whole lake), where the guide highlighted its importance and function. Ahead, we went near Degebe River mouth, and we heard about the old Aldeia da Luz, which was relocated, just as it was, into a Northeastern ground, higher, because its old place was submerged (due to the dam). Then we start catching sight of some islands and islets, where we could observe some wild animals, such as ducks, fish, herons and, in a cove, some shy turtles that immediately rushed to escape.