Why you need a pergola in Spain

The relaxed lifestyle in southern Spain is played out mainly outdoors due to the superb warm climate. Whether you prefer reading a book on the beach, a long lunch on a terrace or lazing around the swimming pool in your own garden, at some point you will need shade. One of the most attractive methods of providing protection from the sun is to install a beautiful bespoke wooden gazebo or pergola with natural Cape Reed style thatch roofing.

This is option is as equally viable for private residences with outdoor space as it is for iconic hotels and beach resorts, as they come in all sizes, shapes and styles. You need to look no further than the magnificent Sea Grill Restaurant at the Puente Romano Beach Resort or the new clubhouse in one of the world’s most exclusive areas, La Zagaleta, to see the range of styles and quality of these wonderfully charismatic structures.

• Structures of all sizes and shapes
• Sustainable wood finish for a beautiful natural look
• Multifunctional space, from an extra sitting room to outdoor kitchen, BBQ or even a Jacuzzi
• Bespoke fittings to suit your space and lifestyle.

Bespoke garden structures

Outdoor structures come in all shapes and sizes, from charming thatched gazebos, outdoor kitchens and poolside cabanas to wooden pergolas suitable for corporate entertaining. There are many different options, which means that there is one to perfectly suit your space and to provide that all-important shade. When you buy a pergola through an established company, such as Cape Reed International, you get a bespoke structure that will complement your outdoor space and last for many years.

Multifunctional wooden installations

Pergolas and wooden gazebos are much more than outdoor structures – they become the perfect place to relax, entertainment and connect with nature. Apart from the afore mentioned benefits and the seriously cool tropical vibe achieved by building a thatched gazebo in your garden, you could also substantially increase the value of your property.

How to choose the right pergola for your garden

When considering which type of structure you require, you could be forgiven for being slightly confused and not knowing the difference between a pergola and gazebo. Simply put the difference between these two structures can be defined as follows:

• Pergola: A wooden structure which usually covers a terrace to provide shade. Often in a private garden you will see colourful climbing plants or vines wrapped around the structure to provide overhead sun protection.
• Gazebo: A self-contained outdoor structure with columns (in Cape Reed’s gazebos the columns are made of sustainable wood and can be treated to provide the preferred colour) and a thatch roof. You can see example of Cape Reed’s gazebos with thatch roofing all along the Costa del Sol, including La Caracola and Gran Melia Don Pepe.

Now that you know whether you need a gazebo or pergola, choosing the right look and feel is an important next step – do you like traditional, darker stained wood, a boho chic natural finish or maybe a beachy whitewashed look and feel? Think about your interior design and architectural preferences; do you like traditional and sturdy darker stained wood, natural or maybe a beachy whitewashed look and feel?

Similarly, the size and shape of the space will be a crucial factor, as you need to be able to make the most of the new pergola, use the rest of the space and enter the main property unimpeded.

Of course, all of these questions and more would be discussed when you commission a Cape Reed custom pergola.

FAQs

Are wooden pergolas durable?
Yes, all of Cape Reed’s pergolas are made using high quality, durable materials. Our solid wood frames are made from sustainable timber and the natural thatched roofs are both treated with fire retardant. When treated and maintained correctly wooden pergolas and thatch roofing should last for many years.

How long can thatch roofing last?
The natural reed Cape Reed use for thatch roofing has a long 6-year maturation period, which makes it stronger and more durable than reeds which are cut earlier. The more mature the reed, the more resistant it will be to decay. This is how Cape Reed can offer a 15-year guarantee on all thatch roofing projects… and they can last much longer.