the apartment is spacious with a nice view of the river. it was too chilly to take advantage of the outdoor space but that would be a definite plus when the weather is warmer. we walked over the bridge to Gaia and up the hills to the center of Porto. in the evening there is a lot of activity along the river where there are restaurants and shops. the apartment is clean and comfortable although we didn't spend much time there as there is much to do in and around Porto.