This rooftop pool in Cala Canyelles, in Lloret de Mar, is integrated into the outdoor terrace of a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. The project transforms a hospitality venue into a pool area designed for relaxation, taking in the scenery and offering guests a more complete experience.
The project combines a newly built skimmer pool with a seamless quartz finish and an extensive natural wood deck. The planting around the pool completes a warm Mediterranean composition that is in harmony with the cove and the terrace’s relaxed character.
A pool integrated into the restaurant terrace
The main challenge was to incorporate a long stretch of water into a terrace already shaped by circulation routes, lounge areas and its direct connection with the sea. The pool sits along the outer edge, following the terrace’s layout without competing with the furniture or obstructing the views.
Its rectangular geometry brings order to the overall space and creates a continuous visual strip between the planting, wood and water. From different points on the terrace, the pool becomes a landscape feature that cools the atmosphere and enhances the sense of proximity to the Mediterranean.
Seamless quartz finish and natural tones
The inside of the pool is finished with a seamless quartz coating in an earthy tone. This finish eliminates visible joints and creates a uniform surface, ideal for a pool set within an environment of natural materials.
The colour of the finish changes the appearance of the water, producing green and mineral hues that echo the vegetation on the slope. Instead of an intense blue, the pool has a calmer, more organic look, especially when viewed from the terrace’s upper areas.
Natural wood and Mediterranean planting
The outdoor natural wood deck surrounds the pool and extends across the entire lounge area. Its light tone adds warmth, unifies the terrace and creates a pleasant transition between the dining areas, sun loungers and access to the water.
Between the pool and the terrace lies a planted strip with ornamental grasses, palm trees and other Mediterranean-looking species. This greenery softens the rectangular geometry, provides privacy and makes the pool feel part of the landscape rather than an added element.
Two staircases and a long bench with views
The pool features two built-in staircases, one at each end. This layout provides access from different points on the terrace and prevents all movement from being concentrated in one area, which is especially useful in a shared space.
A submerged bench runs along the pool, allowing guests to sit in the water and enjoy views over Cala Canyelles. The bench turns the pool into a place for relaxation and conversation, beyond swimming, and strengthens the connection between the water and the seascape.
Skimmers, salt electrolysis and LED lighting
Water circulation is handled by a skimmer system adapted to the pool’s linear geometry. Treatment through salt electrolysis simplifies day-to-day maintenance and provides a pleasant swimming experience in a facility that sees intensive use throughout the season.
Internal LED lighting keeps the pool part of the atmosphere after dark. At night, the light brings out the texture of the quartz, complements the terrace lighting and turns the water surface into a focal point of the outdoor space.
An experience shaped by the Cala Canyelles landscape
The result is a commercial pool designed around both technical performance and the visitor experience. Its elongated shape, panoramic bench, access points at both ends, and combination of quartz, wood and planting create a space that is in harmony with the terrace and sea views.
This rooftop pool in Cala Canyelles shows how an aquatic installation can be integrated into a hospitality venue and become part of its spatial identity without compromising functionality, ease of maintenance or user comfort.
