Ilda’s apartment was roomy, well-furnished and bright and quiet with a large outdoor terrace. The bed was very comfortable. The apartment is about a 20-25 minute walk (up and down not very steep hills) from the city centre. We found a free parking space in the street outside the apartment. There are a range of shops and restaurants nearby. Ilda has provided a useful book on the city and its attractions. We tried the Manuel Alves restaurant which was very good value for money.