Krümel's Schatzi in Peguera: Between boulevard summer and night-time quiet

Krümel's Schatzi in Peguera: Between boulevard summer and night-time quiet

The news hit the town like a loud gong on a warm July evening: Marion "Krümel" Pfaff wants to revive the boulevard. A second venue, "Krümel's Schatzi", is to be opened — with wooden tones, coziness and a menu reminiscent of home cooking. The handover of the keys is scheduled for November 1st, the tradespeople are moving in. And immediately the question arises that has occupied Peguera for years: How does a business with opening hours until 3 a.m. and live music fit with the lives of residents?

The vision: More evening life — audible, visible, tangible

One can imagine a boulevard where people stroll in the evening, cutlery clatters, voices mingle and applause occasionally erupts. For many restaurateurs and employees this would be a signal: longer shifts in the season, more jobs, more performance opportunities for musicians. For guests Peguera could become a destination for the evening again — not just for day-trippers. That sounds tempting; the idea has charm, like the rustling of palm trees in the sea breeze.

Critical guiding question: Who listens to whom?

The central question is not just "Will it open?", but "How will it be heard?" This means: How will the nerves of the residents, the technical reality and the economic motivation of the operators be reconciled? It's not enough for a venue to have nice wooden boards and candles. It needs concrete agreements, measurements and above all an ear for the neighbours.

What is often missing: Technology, logistics, transparency

Discussions quickly become about principles — evening culture versus night-time peace. But the less visible points are just as decisive. How will the stage be insulated? Where will the speakers be placed? Are there double-glazed windows on the residential sides? What times are planned for soundchecks? And: who clears away the empty glasses after 3 a.m., who ensures that the whole boulevard is not littered with rubbish?

Technical measures are not a luxury but prevention. Sound-absorbing materials, an insulated stage and targeted speaker orientation can make the difference. The same applies to operational procedures: scheduled rubbish rounds, staff for the late hours and clear parking regulations prevent conflicts before they arise.

Rules for live music — opportunity or source of conflict?

Marion plans to offer live music regularly from 2026. That could enrich Peguera culturally — if there are clear rules of play: fixed weekdays for concerts, decibel limits, a limited number of live nights per week and soundchecks at reasonable hours. A transparent dialogue with the Ayuntamiento about licenses and controls is just as important as a local complaints hotline.

Practical steps for a compatible coexistence

There is no magic solution, but there are practical steps that increase the chances that "Krümel's Schatzi" will become a gain for the town:

1. Technical upgrades: soundproofing, targeted speaker technology, structural separations from residential buildings.

2. Limited live nights: schedule quiet days as alternatives, set binding start and end times.

3. Neighbourhood dialogue: a contact person, regular meetings before opening and a quick response option for problems.

4. Logistics and cleanliness: sufficient rubbish bins, regular rubbish collection and staff for night shifts.

5. Joint agreements: coordination with other restaurateurs about volume, activities outside the high season and aligned working hours.

Between hope and rules

A venue that stays open late and offers music is not a natural event that one must let happen. It is a project that can be shaped — with clear technical specifications, transparency and respect for the neighbourhood. If this balance succeeds, Peguera will gain a piece of vibrant evening culture: work for people, clinking tables on the boulevard, occasional laughter into the night. If the coordination fails, complaints, court dates and a poisoned atmosphere loom.

As a neighbour and editor I wish for both: a cozy evening venue and a sleeping neighbourhood. I will come to the opening — with the curiosity of someone who likes the clatter of cutlery and the whisper of palm trees. And with the quiet expectation that the tone is right — in the literal and figurative sense.