Joao’s garden apartment was delightfully decorated, and we were very comfortable there. The kitchen was well equipped, the views were wonderful and we could sit on either of two decks facing different directions. Joao met us at the apartment to show us around and even left us a gift of fruit and toasts. There are many food stores close by, the beach is just a couple of blocks away and you can see the ocean from the apartment. We walked five minutes to the metro and bus stop across the river. The trip into Porto varied depending on traffic, but you could also easily spend time in Matosinhos, with the choice of restaurants and beaches. Thank you, Joao for a lovely place to stay near Porto.