: The resort, often called the "Spanish Marbella" of the interior, included a four-star hotel, 185 villas, and a golf course.
: After 14 years of litigation, the Supreme Court overturned a previous lower court decision that would have allowed the existing buildings to stay. The 2022 ruling mandated that even the already-completed structures must be torn down to restore the ecosystem. Broader Context of Coastal Protection (2022) : The resort, often called the "Spanish Marbella"
This case serves as a landmark example of the legal battle between development and environmental protection in Spain: Broader Context of Coastal Protection (2022) This case
: Fines can be up to three times the profit made from the illegal construction. Ongoing "Black Spots" Other famous symbols of coastal illegality continued to
: Passed in September 2022, this revolutionary law granted legal personality to the Mar Menor lagoon and its basin. It was the first time an ecosystem in Europe was recognized as a subject of rights, giving it the legal standing to "exist as an ecosystem and evolve naturally".
Other famous symbols of coastal illegality continued to face scrutiny in 2022: Playa El Algarrobico Tourist attraction
This 411-room hotel, built 14 meters from the sea inside a natural park, remains a primary symbol of illegal coastal development. Despite being declared illegal years ago, complex legal battles over expropriation and demolition costs continued through 2022 and beyond.