We had a wonderful stay at the Douro apartments which is perfectly situated on the river. There is a little balcony you can stand on and watch the world go by, with fantastic views of the bridge - and some port to sip provided free of charge by our hosts. Some reviews reported that the apartments were a little noisy at night but we didn't experience this. The fan was great and kept the temperature comfortable. Sofia was very helpful on arrival pointing out some great bars and restaurants which we tried and loved! LSD restaurant was a real highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.