Installing a pergola on the Costa del Sol involves more than choosing an attractive structure or finding the right amount of shade.
In Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Benalmádena and other coastal areas, wind exposure, proximity to the sea, building height, orientation and installation conditions can all influence which pergola system is suitable for a particular property.
These considerations become especially important for penthouses, elevated terraces, villas overlooking the sea and gardens with limited protection from prevailing winds.
A pergola that works well in a sheltered courtyard may require a different configuration when installed on an exposed rooftop or an open terrace facing the Mediterranean.
The most common mistake is choosing the pergola before understanding the conditions of the space.