Jane,

Monte Dourado is a complex of self contained apartments laid out in multiple blocks each with their own swimming pool. There is no central lounge/bar or any organised entertainment within the complex.

However it is only a 4 minute walk down a steep hill (so up on the way back!) to the center of Carvoeiro, which is a smallish town with loads of restaurants and bars mainly catering to families in the summer and slightly more mature adults. The youngsters will congregate at 2 or 3 late night bars or the one single disco by the beach, which only gets going long after I have gone to bed.

Its a really lovely spot among very friendly people, but Faliriki it is not.

There is also a short report on thsi website here http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/portugal/algarve/carvoiero/monte-dourada-apartments/

Hope this is what you wanted to hear !

Thank you,

It sounds a lovely place, ideal for relaxing. I'm sure the girls will find things to do in the evenings.

Jane