The villa in the city, aka Vila Nova de Gaia, afforded easy arrival into the city as I drove up from Faro for my four days in Porto. The peaceful courtyard, plantings and complimentary port and delicious pastry and sweets from Julia’s husband’s bakery just across and down the street made for a wonderful stay. Julia communicated promptly wherever I was coming from for early arrival to helping find special adventures. The house is quaint and safe. A studio sized apartment with charm in every detail. A great value and convenient location to the center of Porto.