Enclosures and pergolas for bar, restaurant and hotel terraces in Cádiz

Extend your terrace season

The right enclosure turns a summer terrace into a space you can use almost all year round. When the weather is good, it opens up completely. When the wind picks up or it turns chilly, it closes in minutes and your customers stay in their seats.

• Shelter from the levante and poniente (east and west) winds.
• Less dust and sand on the tables.
• More comfort in winter when combined with patio heaters.
• You keep the view: glass with no vertical frames is barely noticeable.

BIG stacking glass curtains: a fully open front

For long terrace fronts, the BIG stacking system lets you gather all the panels to one side and leave the opening completely clear. It is the answer when you want the terrace to look as if it has no enclosure at all in summer.

For shorter openings or ones with corners, the folding ONE, sliding RUN and slide-and-fold SUB systems adapt to any floor plan. We use tempered safety glass, which is essential where customers and staff are constantly coming and going.

Find out more about our glass curtains.

Bioclimatic pergolas with LED lighting and heaters

A bioclimatic pergola with adjustable louvres gives shade in summer, lets the sun through in winter and closes when it rains. For bars, restaurants and hotels, it is usually fitted with:

• LED lighting built into the structure for dinner service and evening ambience.
• Heaters to extend the season.
• Rain and wind sensors that close or open the louvres automatically.
• Side enclosures with glass curtains or screen blinds.

See our pergolas and retractable roofs.

Vertical screen awnings and weathertightness

Vertical screen awnings filter the afternoon sun and heat without blocking the view. Running in side tracks, they withstand wind better than a traditional awning. They are an affordable option for the sides of a terrace or to combine with a pergola.

On weathertightness, it is best to be clear: glass curtains protect very well against wind and rain, but they are not an airtight window. If you need a fully enclosed dining room with heating and air conditioning, we will suggest an aluminium enclosure with a thermal break. We will assess this with you during the visit.

Regulations for terraces on public land

If your terrace is on public land, such as the street or pavement, the enclosure or pergola is subject to the municipal terrace bylaw (ordenanza municipal de terrazas) set by each town hall. Each municipality decides whether fixed structures are allowed, which materials and heights are permitted and what authorisation is needed. Always check the current bylaw in your town before commissioning the project.

If your premises are in a residential building, changes to the façade usually also require the agreement of the community of owners (comunidad de propietarios). We advise you on the technical documentation that is usually requested.

Beach bars, seafront promenades and coastal hotels

Areas such as Valdelagrana, La Barrosa, Bajo de Guía and Costa Ballena live off their terraces and take a battering from wind and salt air. For these settings we choose powder-coated aluminium, corrosion-resistant hardware and easy-to-clean systems.

On the beachfront, Spain's coastal regulations (normativa de costas) may also apply, as well as the local rules. Checking the authorisation before installing avoids problems.

We visit your premises, take measurements and give you a free quote. Send us a WhatsApp on 665 26 11 55 or email info@kristall.es.