Live Afloat

Live Afloat: Porto

This waterfront apartment places you in a prime position amid the cobbled streets of Ribeira. Only a stone's throw away from The City Museum, you'll learn everything about the history of port wine before sampling one of the sardine-serving eateries here. Though this neighbourhood is jam-packed with lovely landmarks, why not explore characterful Porto further and find out why the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

With postcard views stretching over the sparkling Douro River, this home has features befitting of its origin as an 18th-century townhouse. Each morning, you'll open up traditional shutters, then wander into an open-plan living area. Splashed with a water-inspired colour palette, how about tucking into a local breakfast with your loved ones beside the decorative wall tiles? Better yet, the kitchen leads you out onto a small balcony, so you can enjoy the complimentary coffee with a view. Or, once you've enjoyed an excursion, return to this laidback space to watch a pretty sunset.

Home truths:
*Your host may be able to provide a cot and a high chair for free upon request – this depends on availability *You'll receive complimentary coffee capsules, tea, and sugar, as well as toiletries here *At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area *The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace