End the season without paying large additional expenses or watching the salt ruin your furniture.
🌴 The mistake that costs €5,000 every season.
“In October you billed €120,000, and in November you're still paying €1,200 for a warehouse in the Guadalhorce Industrial Park where it leaks inside. Sound familiar?”
You're not alone. According to data from the Malaga Chamber of Commerce (2024), 68% of beach bars on the Costa del Sol still rent industrial warehouses during the winter to store furniture, barbecues, and refrigerators… even though they hardly use them.
The result:
💸 €1,200/month x 4 months = €4,800 wasted each year.
👉 Furniture full of dampness, rusty refrigerators, and moldy awnings.
Meanwhile, the most profitable beach bars — especially those in Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Marbella — have changed their strategy: they store all their equipment in private company storage units for less than the cost of a round of grilled sardines a day.
💡 Trick #1 → Storage room 15 m² = €179/month vs €1,200 for an industrial warehouse.
A 15 m² storage unit in an easily accessible area costs €179/month , VAT included.
In comparison, an average warehouse costs around €1,000–€1,200 per month, without insurance or security.
Advantages that the new "smart beach bar owners" are already enjoying:
- ✅ Controlled access.
- 🔒 24h surveillance + insurance up to €2,000 included.
- 🚚 Easy parking at the foot of the storage room: you can unload tables and refrigerators in less than an hour.
- 🌡️ Anti-humidity storage rooms: no humidity or rust.
A real-life example:
Chiringuito de Huelin stored 6 refrigerators, 4 barbecues, 20 tables, and 80 chairs from November to March.
They paid a total of €895 (for 5 months) and saved €5,100 compared to renting their old industrial warehouse.
🔧 Trick #2 → Refrigerators and barbecues: 3 steps to get them up and running in March.
There's nothing worse than starting the season and discovering your refrigerators aren't cooling or your barbecue smells like rust . With three simple steps, you can avoid spending another €2,000 on repairs:
Step 1. Defrost and clean with white vinegar (neutralizes salt and grease).
Step 2. Place a 1 kg bag of silica gel in each cooler: it absorbs moisture throughout the winter.
Step 3. Raise coolers and barbecues 10 cm using pallets or rubber blocks; this allows air to circulate and prevents condensation.
💡 Extra tip: Leave your refrigerator doors slightly ajar and protect them with a breathable cover (never plastic). In March, plug them in and… you're all set.
💦 Trick #3 → Wooden chairs and tables: goodbye mold in 1 day.
Your teak or eucalyptus tables don't deserve to spend the winter "out in the open" under an awning. If you do this, they'll last twice as long:
- Clean and lightly sand the surfaces.
- Apply teak or linseed oil to seal the wood.
- Stack vertically, with felt or cardboard separators between each piece.
- Cover with a breathable cover (not plastic) to prevent steam from getting trapped.
In just one day of work, your furniture will be ready to withstand the winter without stains, mold or cracks.
⛱️ Trick #4 → Awnings and tarpaulins: roll them up like the pros.
Every year, dozens of beach bars throw away entire awnings because they don't store them properly. The secret is in how they're rolled up .
- Clean with water and neutral soap.
- Dry completely before storing.
- Roll with the shiny side inwards (it reflects heat better and prevents micro-cracks).
- Store the roll horizontally, on a dry surface or on a metal shelf.
💬 “Since we started rolling them up like this, the awnings last three seasons longer,” says María, from a well-known beach bar in Marbella.
📱 Trick #5 → Express inventory with QR (download it for free).
Forget grease-stained notebooks. With this free system, you'll have your inventory on your mobile phone:
- Download the Excel template + QR code (direct link at the end).
- Affix a QR code to each pallet or box.
- Scan it and upload a photo + brief description .
That way, in March, when you open the storage room, you'll know exactly what you have, what's missing, and what needs replacing.
“We did it last year with 4 beach bars on the Fuengirola seafront. The stock control was so quick that we opened in 2 days instead of 6.”
— Antonio, local maintenance manager.
🎁 Bonus → 5% discount in November if you book before the 30th
For business storage unit reservations at Taistore before November 30th , you get a 5% discount for the first 6 months. That means your 15 m² storage unit will cost you only €170/month .
Ideal for beach bars, ice cream parlors, terraces or beach restaurants that close between November and March.
📞 Call 638 730 987.
💬 Conclusion.
Being a good beach bar owner isn't just about making the best grilled sardines or having the most comfortable sunbeds.
It's also about knowing how to save when the sea gets cold.
While some continue to pay for half-empty warehouses, others manage their businesses wisely and start the new season with €5,000 more in their pockets.
📍 Quick summary: how to save thousands this winter
| Element | Common mistake | Smart solution |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Industrial warehouse (€1,200/month) | Storage room 15 m² for €179/month |
| Refrigerators | Rust and mold | Silica gel + pallets |
| Wooden furniture | Stacked without protection | Sandpaper + teak oil + breathable cover |
| Awnings | Rolled up inside out | Bright side facing inwards |
| Inventory | On paper or via WhatsApp | QR code + automatic Excel |
| Offer | No discounts | -5% if you book before November 30th |
This winter, take advantage of the benefits of business storage in Malaga and store your beach bar at Taistore like the pros. Your wallet—and your furniture—will thank you.
💬 “Beach bars that save money in winter are the ones that earn the most in summer.”
