Monica has a charming old house with a very spacious apartment for her guests. Porto is hilly as is her local area but the walk to the shops and station is evened out with mostly level roads. The nearby railway is not too noisy and the public transport is good. The Ribiera district is fascinating and close by. We were there in mid-summer and although the weather was hot the accommodation remained cool as it is situated below the house, on the hillside, and protected from most of the heat. We enjoyed the unique way the people of Porto celebrate the summer festival of St John!