The Beach View

The Beach View: Porto

Beautifully appointed, across the street from Praia do Carneiro's vast golden sands and crystal-clear waters, you're perfectly positioned for long, languorous days spent at the beach. Located in Foz do Douro – to the West of Porto, just ten minutes by car – with plenty of excellent restaurants, lively cafe-bars and popular markets, there are lots of things to explore nearby. Plus, you're within walking distance of more idyllic beaches than you can shake a bucket and spade at, including Praia da Luz and Praia do Ourigo, just to name a few.

Inside, you'll find an impressive open-plan living space and comfortable double bedroom, partially separated by a crittall-style divider that adds plenty of visual interest to the home. Gather around the chic dining table and feast together, or enjoy a glass of wine in the comfort of the window-side rattan chair, watching the pretty shades of the sky change colour as the sun sets on the horizon.

Away from the apartment, you're an eight-minute stroll from Foz Market, a twenty-five-minute walk from the 17th-century Castelo do Queijo fortress, while being surrounded by upscale shops and art galleries, to tempt you away from your beachfront oasis.

Home truths:
*At capacity, one person will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
*As this is technically a studio apartment, the bed is only partially divided from the communal area
*This home is best suited to those looking for a coastal stay or who don't mind getting a taxi or bus into the city centre
*A daily housekeeping service attends between 11:00am and 5:00pm – towels are only changed for stays longer than five nights
*There's an internal lift to take you up to the apartment floor, so it may be suitable for those with limited mobility
*Access to the home is via a public entrance