This was our first time visiting Portugal and really we didn't know what to expect. Our family of 6 adults (7 the first week) and a teenager enjoyed 2 weeks here. The house was big enough to accommodate us all with its 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and an extra toilet on the ground floor. The 3 bedrooms were on the 1 st floor, one on the ground floor and the living quarters, kitchen and dining room in the basement leading directly out onto the terrace and garden.
The views of the sea and watching the sun setting were the highlight of the day, absolutely stunning. We spent most of our time relaxing on the terrace and enjoyed the little pool when the weather was hot, although the invasion of fruit flies from the local farms meant it had to be cleaned every 2-3 days.
We frequently used the BBQ on the terrace for grilling local fish and vegetables. The local butcher and baker provided excellent meat and bread at very reasonable prices.
However, for eating out it is necessary to have a car as the nearest recommended restaurants and beaches are a 15-30 minute drive away. When the weather was bad we visited the Douro region where the sun seems to shine most of the time. We found booking a local taxi was simple for any wine and port tastings.
Lovely Angelica was our host and helped us whenever we needed it. She also provided us with snacks and wine on our arrival and ensured that the pool was cleaned several times during our stay.
What we all experienced is that the Portuguese are extremely friendly and will go out of their way to help you. We experience this from booking a car at the airport to eating out and returning the car with extra bumps! My son wanted to visit the football stadium in Braga on his last day and they opened it up, especially for him.
All in all, we recommend staying at this beautiful house and the hospitality received by Angelica was excellent.