Ana's flat is in a charming part of old Riberia. Go right for a ten minute walk, through alleys, and down steep narrow roads and you will be in the hub of everything touristy. If you go left you'll find a staircase along the old city walls. 132 steps later and you're on the banks of the River Douro. Coming home, if the stairs are too much, stop and have a drink in one of the bars.
The cafe up the road has local prices, fresh pastries and wonderful views to the west. Here you are rubbing shoulders with residents. Washing is strung out to dry from the windows and the news of the day exchanged.
The flat has everything we needed, a fully stocked kitchen, the sofa bed was declared 'one of the comfiest ever', lots of hot water, towels and linen. If we had to find a 'not ideal': we're both very tall and couldn't close the toilet door. This is a reflection on us and not the flat!
A very enjoyable stay