Other famous symbols of coastal illegality continued to face scrutiny in 2022: Playa El Algarrobico Tourist attraction
: Fines can be up to three times the profit made from the illegal construction. Ongoing "Black Spots"
: The resort, often called the "Spanish Marbella" of the interior, included a four-star hotel, 185 villas, and a golf course.
Under Spanish law, specifically , building in protected areas carries heavy penalties:
: 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".