Try Monte Gordo........very flat, long promenade with fabulous beach for the kids and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Not quiet but not loud (really depends on when you are going?)
Pat

had never heard of it before, done a google search on it, looks pretty good, is there plenty to do? and what are nearest airport and how far.
Thanks for the quick reply

You fly to Faro and is on the east side rather than the west side (eg. Albufeira etc). It is about 45 mins from the airport or maybe an hour if you have to do drop-offs.
I prefer the east side as it is less commercialised than the west , unless you go further to the west to places like Lagos etc.
It is close to the Spanish border ( about 20 mins).
When are you wanting to go? That will depend on how busy it will be. What do you want to do? Will you have a car etc?
Pat

thinking of going in May, probably get a taxi or airport transfer firm to get us there, basically wanting a relaxing holiday but not boring, in a central location,, going to see if i can hire a villa or apartment for this.