Douro Dream

Just a short walk from the Duror River, this Vila Nova de Gaia location offers up the perfect Porto pad for your time in the city. Come for the balcony and stay for the mid-century interior – everything you need is here. A sociable open-plan living room? Check. A modern kitchen? Check. Two stylish bedrooms? Check – one has an en-suite while the other can have full use of the second bathroom, making mornings a breeze. Elsewhere, you'll find a desk perfect for remote workers. When you're not kicking back at home, head out to Mercado Beira-Rio, or wander across the Luís I Bridge to visit Palacio da Bolsa.

Home truths:
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents. *There's a laptop-friendly desk in the first bedroom for remote workers. *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected. *There's a parking space in the underground garage with a plug for a conventional-charging electric vehicle. It's accessed via the back street behind the building. If you're forgoing a car, the closest metro station is Jardim do Morro.