My goodness, what can I say about Luis that hasn't already been said. He and Fatima are
fantastic hosts, house is spotless, breakfast exceptional, and their attention to making the visit special is consistently positive. They maintained high standards throughout our stay, and brought generous amounts of freshly picked fruit almost every day.
As well as visiting Porto, Coimbra, and Sao Jacinto, we found really beautiful places at Espiunca, and Espinhel. If you're looking for a spot nearby to sit and rest, we found just such a place at Trebilhadouro, just beyond Porto Novo.(5 minutes).
During our 12 days here we found the very steep hills, and equally steep steps, very taxing. If you've got dodgy knees, or get short of breath walking up hill, this isn't the ideal place. Beyond that, it's fantastic, and the locals are also very friendly.