Located on the Douro river-front in the historic Ribeira district, smack in the old heart of Porto. A tall house with wonderful views of the river, the old Port lodges, and the Fonte Taurina street (first referenced in 1296), it is set on the old city’s Ferdinand wall. Recently renovated, it is the only small luxury guesthouse on the Ribeira waterfront. The style is modern, private and quiet. There are eight elegant rooms and breakfast is included. Some rooms overlook the river and have large French windows; others look on to the historic Fonte Taurina. Everything you’d want to see in historic Porto is a short walk away: churches, cathedrals, view-points, old shopping streets, good restaurants and bars. There are boats which take tours up the river and a must for all is a walk across the Dom Luis iron bridge for visits of the Port lodges. For a stay in Porto, you couldn’t be better located. If you’re into culture, art, history, food and wine, you’ll be in heaven.