Staying in Bernardo's beach house was a perfect stop for a few days of relaxation on my short tour of Portugal. He and his family are so accommodating. I had a great time sitting in their courtyard reading, conversing with his family, neighbors, and other travelers staying on the property at the time, taking the short walk to the beach, and exploring the riverfront and wine caves of both Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. Next time I will take him up on his offer of surfing lessons!