Our trip to Porto was a wonderful experience thanks to our stay at Magic Apartment! We had the second floor unit and enjoyed a great view from the balcony of the Gaia area and across the Douro river to the Ribeira waterfront. The location was outstanding as a short walk brings you to the Port wine caves, the riverfront for cruises and across the low bridge to the Porto side. You can then take a short funicular ride to get to the upper part of the City or hike briefly to the high bridge for a head start on a nice walking tour of Porto. Diogo greeted us, showed us where to park in the nearby secure lot (with in-out privileges) and a briefing on the apartment. A bottle of Port wine was a charming touch! Travelers should know that the great view comes from being on a busy street in this compact town, so bring your earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Also beware that the hot water is very hot, so you can get a really hot burst of water if you bump the shower handle accidentally. Be sure to get your briefing on the use of the washing machine and the stove top. The television has a large number of stations including English language. Enjoy your stay at Magic Apartments!