We spent a wonderful January weekend in Porto for my birthday – beautiful weather, delicious Port and a comfortable apartment.

The building is easy to find, located in the stunning UNESCO centre, close to the train station and river. It has been decorated in a simple, modern style to a very high standard with some beautiful furniture pieces, cosy blankets and all necessary appliances. Eugenia was an excellent host, warm and knowledgeable, and everyone we encountered during our stay was equally lovely. Pay attention to her detailed map and restaurant recommendations (we tried 3 and loved them all). Highlights included a hike to the Port cellars in Gaia for afternoon tasting tours, a bike ride along the estuary out to the lighthouse (bikes borrowed from the apartment), sunset from the Pont Luiz bridge and delicious pastel de natas. The Grey apartment provided a peaceful and stylish base for us to explore beautiful Porto, I wouldn’t change anything.

Don’t bother with TripAdvisor listings if you are coming for authentic Portuguese food (we tried one and were disappointed). Eugenia’s map provides all you need, the chantilly éclair bakery Leitaria da Quinta do Paço was especially yummy.

I can’t recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you to Eugenia and Luis for such a happy stay.

Best wishes,

Mary