Our experience at Manuel's apartment in Porto was a unique opportunity to interact with an active, hospitalble Portuguese family-and to learn about the local obsession: Football! We appreciate the trouble the family took to make our stay comfortable.
Manuel's apartment was very convenient for us as we had our car with us and parking was a breeze. Access to the apt. was simple with fast elevator delivery. The views from the living room were truly amazing, encompassing the city of Porto, the Douro River, and even the Atlantic Ocean! And yet it was just a short walk (for me, limping, 15 min) to the tram/metro stop at Vila de Gaia's big department store: El Corte Ingles (cheap and delicious meals on the top floor restaurant). Also want to mention that we had two superb fish dinners at Casa Adao down on the Gaia waterfront...our favorite was the hake in clam sauce..
Thank you Manuel, Teresa (the chef), Francisca (8) and Phillippe (5) for sharing your home with us.