Awnings & shading
Awnings & Shading Systems in Ierapetra, Crete
We make and install every type of awning — for terraces, pergolas, shops, cafés and hotels.
Free survey & measuringWe come to you with no obligation
Since 198343+ years of experience in Ierapetra
SOMFY mechanismsMotorised awnings, remote controls, sensors
European fabricsDickson, TenCate, Serge Ferrari, Recasens
Types of awnings and shading systems
We work with TenCate, Dickson, Docril, Recasens, Serge Ferrari and Calbari for fabrics, with Lamda, Floros, Metaform and Lewens for systems, and with SOMFY for motors. Choose a category for more detail and photos.
Balcony Awnings with Support Arms
Metal arms braced against the railing or wall. Built for wind, with a crank or a motor.Find out more
Cassette & Folding-Arm Awnings
A closed aluminium case or open folding arms. Hand-operated or with a SOMFY motor.Find out more
Tensioned Shade Sails
Tensioned sails and fabric panels sliding on tracks or cables, for wide openings.Find out more
Pergola Shade Fabrics
Woven and wave-form fabrics for wooden or metal pergolas and courtyards.Find out more
Retractable Pergola Awnings
Aluminium frame with waterproof, motorised sliding fabric. For sun and for rain.Find out more
Dome Awnings (Shopfront Canopies)
Curved canopies on a fixed frame, for shop windows, entrances and windows.Find out more
Commercial Parasols
Square and octagonal parasols for hotels, cafés and beach bars.Find out more
Vertical ZIP Awnings & Screens
Vertical ZIP awnings, window awnings and screens for sun, wind and privacy.Find out more
Clear PVC Curtains & Mesh
Clear PVC curtains that enclose terraces and cafés while keeping the view.Find out moreWhich system suits your space?
A quick guide. During the free survey we will recommend the best solution for the spot, its orientation and how exposed it is to the wind.
| System | What it is | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony Awnings | Metal arms braced against the railing or wall. Built for wind, with a crank or a motor. | Apartment balconies, Top-floor & high storeys, House terraces |
| Cassette Awnings | A closed aluminium case or open folding arms. Hand-operated or with a SOMFY motor. | House terraces & balconies, Shopfronts, Cafés & tavernas |
| Shade Sails | Tensioned sails and fabric panels sliding on tracks or cables, for wide openings. | Courtyards & yards, Corner terraces, Pools & holiday rentals |
| Pergola Shading | Woven and wave-form fabrics for wooden or metal pergolas and courtyards. | Home pergolas, Tavernas & cafés, Hotel courtyards |
| Retractable Pergolas | Aluminium frame with waterproof, motorised sliding fabric. For sun and for rain. | Roof terraces & verandas, Cafés & restaurants, Hotels |
| Dome Awnings | Curved canopies on a fixed frame, for shop windows, entrances and windows. | Shop windows, Entrances & doorways, Windows |
| Parasols | Square and octagonal parasols for hotels, cafés and beach bars. | Hotel pools, Cafés & restaurants, Beach bars |
| Vertical Awnings & Screens | Vertical ZIP awnings, window awnings and screens for sun, wind and privacy. | Apartment balconies, Windows & doors, Cafés & beach bars |
| PVC Curtains | Clear PVC curtains that enclose terraces and cafés while keeping the view. | Cafés & restaurants, Pergolas & terraces, Kiosks & pavilions |
Photos from our work
A selection of installations across Ierapetra and the Lasithi region. Filter by system type and click a photo to enlarge it.
Braced awnings fixed to the balcony railings of an apartment block
Large braced awning over a courtyard with a play area
Braced awning and vertical awning on a terrace with a sea view
Braced awning on an apartment balcony
Braced awning in textured beige fabric
Braced awning with a valance on a terrace overlooking the sea
Cassette awning over a shop window in Ierapetra
Cassette awning extended over a shopfront
White folding-arm cassette awning on a shop
Cassette awning on a house balcony
Striped folding-arm awning over a café courtyard
Folding-arm awning on a roof terrace in patterned fabric
Folding-arm awning over a terrace
Aluminium folding arms of an awning
Folding-arm awning extended over a house terrace
Folding-arm awning in floral fabric
Floral awning fabric on a balcony folding-arm awning
Patterned floral awning fabric on a folding-arm awning
Floral awning fabric seen from below
Shop awning with a valance over a barber's shop
Installing a folding-arm shop awning
Grey and red shop awning on a high street
Printed shop awning with a logo
Folding-arm awning with a digitally printed logo
Tensioned shade sail on a private house
Tensioned shade fabric stretched over a terrace
Tensioned shade sail over a corner terrace
Fabric panels sliding on aluminium tracks
Woven shade fabric on the timber pergola of a house
Woven shade fabric on a pergola with a grapevine
Woven shade system on a timber pergola
Wave-form shade fabric between pergola beams
Wave-form shade system on a house pergola
Pergola shaded with wave-form fabric
Striped woven fabric on a white pergola
Pergola shading system seen from above
Woven shade system on a steel pergola
Woven fabric on a timber entrance pergola
Wave-form fabric on a pergola with a view
Timber pergola shaded with fabric
House pergola with a woven shading system
Striped wave-form system on an aluminium pergola
Striped woven fabric on a pergola
Wave-form fabric on a timber pergola with a mountain view
Woven shading system on a roof terrace with a view
Woven pergola shading overlooking the seaMotorised aluminium pergola awning on a roof terrace
Retractable pergola awning with waterproof fabric seen from above
Installing a retractable pergola awning with sliding fabric
Aluminium pergola awning on a house roof terrace
Café pergola enclosed with clear PVC curtains
Inside a café pergola with clear PVC curtains
Enclosed café pergola with clear side panels
Dome shop awning with a valance
Dome awning above a window
Dome awning on a stone-built house
Curved canopy with a steel frame on a roof terrace
Dome awning on a balcony
Dome awning above a terrace dining table
Square commercial parasols at a hotel
Commercial outdoor parasols at a hotel
Commercial parasol at a beach bar
Underside of an octagonal commercial parasol
Vertical ZIP awnings on apartment block balconies
Vertical awnings on balconies
Vertical awning at a seafront café
Vertical awning at a beach bar
Patterned fabric screen in a courtyard
Clear PVC curtains with a ZIP system at a café
Café outdoor area enclosed with clear PVC curtains
Roller PVC curtain with ZIP guidesFrequently asked questions
Is the visit and the measuring free?
Yes. In Ierapetra and the surrounding area we come to you, take the measurements, show you fabric samples and give you a quote with no obligation whatsoever.
Which areas do you cover?
Mainly Ierapetra and its villages, Koutsounari, Ferma, Makrys Gialos, Myrtos and Arvi, but also Agios Nikolaos, Sitia and the whole Lasithi region.
Can I get a rough price from a photo?
Yes. Send us photos and approximate dimensions on Viber or WhatsApp and we will give you an initial estimate before visiting.
Which fabrics do you use?
Acrylic and technical fabrics from European mills such as TenCate, Dickson, Docril, Recasens, Calbari, Serge Ferrari, Mehler and Naizil, mechanisms by Lamda, Floros and Metaform, and SOMFY motors.
Do you repair awnings you did not install?
Yes. We repair mechanisms, arms and motors, replace fabrics and adjust awnings from any manufacturer.
Book a free survey and quote
We come to you, show you fabric samples and give you an exact quote — with no obligation at all.