Even better than you might think from looking at the beautiful photographs - that’s our conclusion. We were very happy with it. The apartment itself is wonderful - historic, tasteful and intriguing. But we found it has many advantages that are much better than you might expect, and that upside surprise is rare. First, the location is better than we had realized. It is a pleasant 15 minutes walk to the cathedral, for sure, so we could see the main sights. It is only 2 minutes walk from the essential Museum of Fine Arts. What you might not see from looking at google maps is the immediate area is filled with little local restaurants, tapas bars and hole-in-the-wall old grocers, fishmongers and butchers, a vibrant slice of actual local life. You want convenience - a gleaming architect designed supermarket is 100m away too. And the most renowned local tapas bars are just 10 minutes the other way , north from tourist downtown, which makes the location perfectly central if you want the best places to eat and experience a little of local life as well as the Alcazar. Other advantages - the owners were exemplary in friendliness and helpfulness. Did we mention the place dates to the 16th century, in a beautiful gated courtyard? The only cautionary advice we’d give, and we consider it minor, is bring a flashlight. The electrical system trips easily, and you will probably be flipping the mains switch at least once. Overall, if you like the look of the listing, it’s even better than it seems. How often does that happen?