The casa at the douro was really as beautiful as you can see it on the pictures. Even in october the weather and the climate was good and we had a good week there. You can reach many things by foot and the rest per metro and bus. Miguel was a perfect host, who gave us help and tipps, but also our privayc. Porto as a holiday location is really great because you got it all, river, beach, city. There is so much to see!