Frederica and her mother were fantastic hosts. Their apartment was lovely, and the photos are excellent representations of the actual property. The flat was very secure, and the neighbourhood was mostly quiet (apart from the occasional barking dogs).
The balconies around the apartment were great for catching the sun at all times of the day, and the shutters were great for blocking out any noise and light at night.
It's a good idea to have access to a car, as although the beach and town aren't too far away, it's quite a long walk. It's about a 5min drive to some big supermarkets and about 10min to town.
The nearest beach, Riberia d'Ilhas, has got a nice cafe to chill out in, we realised that the surf there was a bit too advanced so spent most of our time at Foz do Lizandro which was about 15min drive away.
We really enjoyed our time at the apartment, and would definitely come back again - thanks Frederica for your hospitality, tips and help!