: It was constructed on land designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) for birds, which prohibited such large-scale urbanization.
: Perpetrators (promoters, builders, or professionals) can face 1 to 4 years in prison. : It was constructed on land designated as
Under Spanish law, specifically , building in protected areas carries heavy penalties: included a four-star hotel
Other famous symbols of coastal illegality continued to face scrutiny in 2022: Playa El Algarrobico Tourist attraction and a golf course.
: The resort, often called the "Spanish Marbella" of the interior, included a four-star hotel, 185 villas, and a golf course.