The Cordoaria Garden View apartment location was excellent, with beautiful view over the park, short walking distances to many places of interest, and Ribeira riverfront just fifteen minutes stroll downhill. During daytime the parkside below was rather quiet, but in the evenings plenty of people gathered in the restaurants and bars - very lively and fun environment! You can watch partying people from above if you like, or drop into the crowd for a little late cocktail or a glass of portwine… ;-)
Jose Carlos nicely introduced us the apartment and also the housekeeper lady living just below the top-floor apartment. It gives you additional level of security, knowing that there is someone nearby who can help you if needed. Nice staircase, lined with plants, with light flowing from roof-window. At the beginning of October, the temperature was just perfect for us, no need for cooling or warming. In the middle of summer, however, I can imagine that the apartment can become rather hot during daytime, but there were fans in all bedrooms for cooling. If you have to keep the balcony doors open during nighttime, then the noise from the bars below may become disturbing…