On first impression, this stylish apartment perched right in the beating heart of Porto is as quintessentially Portuguese as it gets with its azul-blue tiled facades and ornate wrought-iron balconies. But this inner-city gem hides a few surprises, too –⁠⁠ starting with that outdoor space, a rare thing in central Porto. Wrapping around the apartment, the decked terrace is the perfect spot to savour coffees - or a glass of something chilled, depending on the hour. And if you want to beat the heat, the shared pool waiting in the garden should do the trick. You didn't expect that from an inner-city apartment, now did you? Inside, this apartment is pared-back and contemporary. And though this is studio living, there's a separate bedroom with characterful exposed stonework and balcony doors to let the fresh air flow through from the terrace. When it's time to spread your wings, you're well-positioned to visit many of the sights from here. Delve into the city's maze of medieval streets and discover authentic bistros and independent boutiques amidst its brightly coloured houses. When it's time to hit the hotspots, the Clérigos Tower and Aliados Avenue are both less than fifteen minutes away on foot. And of course, there's the Douro River (twenty-five minutes on foot) – how could we forget.

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