If you’re looking for the ideal spot to explore Porto in just a few days, it would be hard to find somewhere much better than this.
Casa do Olival is situated neatly off a plaza in central Porto. It’s about 10 to 15 minutes walk downhill to the river and only a few minutes from one of the most stunning views of the city.
All of the main sights, bars and restaurants are within walking distance, including the port houses across the water. But given it’s so close to the busier tourist locations, noise was never once an issue.
Although we didn’t meet Dulce, our host Valnetim was very welcoming and arrived precisely when we said we’d meet him. He has an expert knowledge of the city (and pointed out the view nearby) and was very helpful in answering our questions and ensuring we had somewhere to leave our bags after checkout.
It’s hard to find any fault with the flat and if (when) we visit Porto again in the future this would be our first choice.