The apartment is in an attractive part of one of the older parts of Porto, centrally located and overlooking a square and the old university building. There's a sunny balcony where you can sit and watch life down in the square.

Miguel met me when I arrived and spent time asking me what I was interested in and making excellent recommendations in the local area and further afield, marking them up in a map and explaining bus and metro routes. His suggestions were local rather than tourist options and all those I tried were excellent. He made me welcome and left me his phone number in case of difficulties.

The apartment is a delight. A modern, simple, stripped back space in an old building. Wooden floors, thick old walls and shutters on the windows at the back and a large window at the front the width of the living room with a stunning view out into the square. The furnishing is basic but comfortable and the little kitchen is enough for breakfast and simple meals (fridge, two ring stove, microwave, kettle). It's clean and well-maintained and has a quirky, contemporary style which suits the young vibe of the neighbourhood.

The apartment is around 15 minutes walk from the river and very well connected, with bus and tram stops in the square outside and a metro station five minutes away. I'd strongly recommend it.