Portas do Sol I is a charming, warm, clean respite within the quirky and fun Alfama neighborhood, and the apartment happens to have a sensational view. Check-in was unexpectedly delightful (thank you, Carlos), as we were provided a map and several suggestions on places to visit, eat, and see. The apartment itself is clean and well-stocked. Opening the doors to the magical river view also cools the apartment quickly in the summer heat. We found ourselves enjoying a glass of wine and gazing out at the view.
The location is great and within very short walking distance from many local eateries and shops. Google maps is marginally useful in the spaghetti-like Alfama, but easy enough to use to point you in the general direction of your destination; just be patient if Maps does not seem to work. Consider local tour options Airbnb offers - Belem with Vladimir and Sintra by locals with Alex/Pedro were each amazing and well worth the money and time. Thank you, Fatima, for hosting us!