Douro Litoral Adventure Holidays

The hotel is very nice and one that I would easily recommend. The drawbacks are the property's isolation and limited dining options, although I would definitely recommend the hotel's restaurant.

Booked 2 nights following another wonderful Viking trip ( on the Douro River ). Had done lots of research as we wanted to be in the Ribeira section on the river. Location was PERFECT! could walk to dozens of cafes/ restaurants/ wine bars etc and enjoy outdoors on perfect weather. Upon arrival a bit turned off by exterior which was in need of some cleaning up/weeding and, alas, next to a McDonald's ( in a lovely old building but surrounded by trash we had to pass each time we went in and out.. ugh). Staff small and va/ried levels of genuine hospitality...our room was wonderful with windows on the river. After a bit of juggling we're able to keep that room for both nights vs move ( our fault, 2 separate booking for 1 nite each but they were able to rearrange- appreciated!) Did included breakfast one morning..lovely, very generous spread of typical European fare with coffee & expresso machine availabilie early. Only 8 rooms, small but cozy breakfast room also facing river with seating for maybe 8 people.Porto is a very fun/ safe feeling place with plenty to do...plan at least 2 nights!

What a great find this apartment was. Great location in Bolhao, very walkable to Ribeira too. We stayed in room 2B and we had a gorgeous sunny balcony to the back which we weren't expecting. Great value overall, and a well designed self contained studio apartment. All kitchen equipment, towels, hangers etc included. Would definitely recommend.

Staff in the dining room was exceptional

The Hotel Solverde is the best hotel with the best staff. What more can I say. Alan Blyth

Spotless large room with a great view. Rooftop bar has great view, but restaurant is expensive and few options.

Staff in the dining room was exceptional

The Hotel Solverde is the best hotel with the best staff. What more can I say. Alan Blyth

What a great find this apartment was. Great location in Bolhao, very walkable to Ribeira too. We stayed in room 2B and we had a gorgeous sunny balcony to the back which we weren't expecting. Great value overall, and a well designed self contained studio apartment. All kitchen equipment, towels, hangers etc included. Would definitely recommend.

Booked 2 nights following another wonderful Viking trip ( on the Douro River ). Had done lots of research as we wanted to be in the Ribeira section on the river. Location was PERFECT! could walk to dozens of cafes/ restaurants/ wine bars etc and enjoy outdoors on perfect weather. Upon arrival a bit turned off by exterior which was in need of some cleaning up/weeding and, alas, next to a McDonald's ( in a lovely old building but surrounded by trash we had to pass each time we went in and out.. ugh). Staff small and va/ried levels of genuine hospitality...our room was wonderful with windows on the river. After a bit of juggling we're able to keep that room for both nights vs move ( our fault, 2 separate booking for 1 nite each but they were able to rearrange- appreciated!) Did included breakfast one morning..lovely, very generous spread of typical European fare with coffee & expresso machine availabilie early. Only 8 rooms, small but cozy breakfast room also facing river with seating for maybe 8 people.Porto is a very fun/ safe feeling place with plenty to do...plan at least 2 nights!

Staff in the dining room was exceptional

The hotel is very nice and one that I would easily recommend. The drawbacks are the property's isolation and limited dining options, although I would definitely recommend the hotel's restaurant.

Booked 2 nights following another wonderful Viking trip ( on the Douro River ). Had done lots of research as we wanted to be in the Ribeira section on the river. Location was PERFECT! could walk to dozens of cafes/ restaurants/ wine bars etc and enjoy outdoors on perfect weather. Upon arrival a bit turned off by exterior which was in need of some cleaning up/weeding and, alas, next to a McDonald's ( in a lovely old building but surrounded by trash we had to pass each time we went in and out.. ugh). Staff small and va/ried levels of genuine hospitality...our room was wonderful with windows on the river. After a bit of juggling we're able to keep that room for both nights vs move ( our fault, 2 separate booking for 1 nite each but they were able to rearrange- appreciated!) Did included breakfast one morning..lovely, very generous spread of typical European fare with coffee & expresso machine availabilie early. Only 8 rooms, small but cozy breakfast room also facing river with seating for maybe 8 people.Porto is a very fun/ safe feeling place with plenty to do...plan at least 2 nights!

Staff in the dining room was exceptional