The flat is really lovely, and in such an amazing location. There are wonderful views from the front to the river and Porto, of the historic fort to the side and the beautiful Santa Marinha church from both. We loved the church bells, and don't worry - they stop chiming at 10pm and don't start agan until the morning. There was a fair bit of building work going on around us (not Paulo's fault obviously) which was at times annoying, but it seems that's the case for much of Gaia at the moment, and it was lovely and peaceful in the evenings and at the weekend. There is a reasonably-sized terrace where you can sit out, but the main room had such good views and large openable windows we didn't feel the need so much. The washing machine was out-of-order while we were there, but the was a launderette in a nearby street. Would definitely stay there again.