Maria Jesus apartment is a good an spacious place to be. The area around is based on local citizens and not tourists. I guess the see is more than 10 minutes to walk, but you can do it if you have time for it. Buses are very close by. I can recommend this place for grown up people. The area around is not for kids. You'll walk straight out in the traffic, you need to drive to beach side with kids and you will struggle to find a playground for them.