Alex's apartment must have one of the best views in Lisbon; it's right at the top of the building in a very central part of the city and you can see out over a huge swathe of Lisbon, towards the Tagus and the fort. We were there on New Year's Eve and had a fabulous view of the riverside fireworks! The flat has a great vibe and very much the feeling of a real home: the decor was subtle but not impersonal, and the beds were very comfortable too. Alex was there to greet us when we arrived and to talk us through all the apartment's little eccentricities – this is a very old building that has been in his family for 250 years, and in fact all the floors are occupied by his family members. It's a real piece of history – and yet one with an elevator, which is brilliant when you have lots of suitcases to get up to the sixth floor! A great place, with a great host: Alex was very communicative, and offered lots of tips on what we might like to do in the city, tailored to our own interests, including some vegan restaurants that our own research hadn't uncovered. We intend to be back! Thanks again, Alex.