We stayed 10 nights at Maria’s and in that time there was a spark that developed into a genuine friendship. As my wife and I explored Porto we quickly realized her apartment was the best location possible. With her help we found easy transport directly across the street to bus, train and metro. Fantastic restaurants steps away, an open patio where we watched sunsets and crashing waves. Walking and biking trails that go for miles in each direction. The center of Porto was 15 minutes away on the 500 bus. Easily the best vacation of our lives and so much nicer then Lisbon. Rail also made visited to other cities easy to accomplish.