Don’t be put off by the dreary exterior of the apartment building as a very pleasant flat awaits you on the 7th floor with a breathtaking river view from the terrace. Telmo was a very personable and friendly host and the flat was comfortable and spacious. We only stayed one night so we didn’t really take advantage of the lovely kitchen or washing machine. The main bathroom is spacious with a very large shower area while the en suite bath is much smaller but still quite serviceable even if you’re 6’4” like me.
Fortunately it was not hot as there is no air conditioning and as the bedrooms face the avenue street noise could be a problem if the windows have to be left open.
The best thing about the Apartment other than the view is it’s proximity to the river and bridge connecting Gaia to Porto. The port warehouses, Mercado, and cable car are a 5 min walk away while the lovely old areas of Porto with great restaurants are a quick walk across the bridge and then another 15 min away.
Porto is a lovely city and I wish I could have spent more time visiting and thank Telmo for hosting us.