: The resort, often called the "Spanish Marbella" of the interior, included a four-star hotel, 185 villas, and a golf course.
: The law was a response to decades of "illegal constructions," intensive agriculture, and urban runoff that caused severe ecological collapse in the lagoon. Consequences of Illegal Construction
Under Spanish law, specifically , building in protected areas carries heavy penalties:
: Fines can be up to three times the profit made from the illegal construction. Ongoing "Black Spots"
: Perpetrators (promoters, builders, or professionals) can face 1 to 4 years in prison.