In the 1930s, Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oleivera made a film about the bridge in Porto. My husband is a fan and had always wanted to see the bridge, so I organized a surprise birthday trip. On arriving we were greeted in a most friendly, helpful way. The apartment is beautiful, very clean with old stone walls, and when we swung open the windows that give onto the Douro River, there it was, a stunning view of the bridge! When we closed the windows at night we were amazed how quiet the bustling riverside apartment became, and we slept wonderfully. We would certainly stay here again and will be sure to recommend it.