SHELTERING IN THE SHADE
With summer around the corner, it’s a good time to start considering where you are going to retreat so you can enjoy your outdoor space in comfort away from the harsh rays of the sun. If you don’t already have cover over your dining area, this would be an obvious place to start. The simple pleasures of dining al fresco or reading a book on your favourite sun lounger are often taken for granted by people living in southern Spain, but when the sun becomes intense the experience can take its toll. Whether you are looking for a simple parasol or something more elaborate such as a pergola or daybed, there are many options available on the Costa del Sol – to enable you to enjoy your outdoor space for longer and make your summer more comfortable.
Scolaro’s Galileo Inox Copertina is a retractable cantilever parasol with a swivel system and able to be inclined up to 60 degrees. Its contempo rary look and easy manoeuvra bility make this model ideal for a modern villa during summer. Available from Outdoor Con cepts at the top of the Boule vard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es).
The F-1 Max is Tuuci’s most durable and wind-resistant design, featuring high-tension stain less-steel reinforcement cables and Armor-Wall aluminium. Mounted directly to the ground with re inforced concrete and steel feet, the parasol with stands extreme weather conditions, including a wind force of more than 105 km/h. Tuuci is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) , Sies ta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Escandi Design situated on the Mijas Road, or alternatively you can buy the product online at www.escandidesign.com.
Shade sails are a fabulous way to create ef fective shade on a patio or terrace, in an area in the garden or they can even serve as cover over a car creating a carport. They are made-to-measure and come in a range of attractive colours with easy in stallation and maintenance. Installed and available from The Shade Sail Company, situated in Calahon da (www.theshadesailcompany.com).
The Markilux High Five MX comes in an ar ray of beautiful colours that are perfect for summer. These award-winning awnings use innovative tech nology and offer premium quality, with many extra options provided to ensure solar and rain protec tion. Available exclusively from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es).
This technological wood is a beautiful way to add shade to an outdoor area. There are many var iations of the wood-effect, and it is weather-resist ant and made-to-measure to suit the exact space required. The struts play with the light, providing calming and relaxing shade for some much-need ed respite from the sun. Available from Grupo Mon asterio in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.grupomonasterio.com).
This home in Bordeaux (southern France) required a lot of protection from the sun as it was south-facing, so the owners decided to install every element of Renson’s sun protection range. The blades of the awnings and terrace cover tilt, offering full control over the direction of the sunlight. Also, the Loggia panels over the windows slide across so that you can always position them according to your preference. Lijomi, situated in the Marbella Club, is an official installer and retailer of Renson products (www.lijomi.eu).
The customisable Module 2 246 × 484 out door pergola from Gandia Blasco has an assembly system that uses specially de signed, long-lasting materials for outdoor use. It comes with different enclosures, ceil ing types and powder-coated colours, as well as electrical and USB home automation options to suit your specific requirements and help you enjoy the outdoors. All furni ture shown here is also from Gandia Blasco. Available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Comercial Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
