Illegal structures at Calarreona campsite in Águilas ordered to be demolished
Protected landscape regulations have blocked the reopening of the former campsite
The Calarreona campsite in Águilas, located within the Cuatro Calas protected area, faces a definitive setback as Águilas Town Hall has ordered the demolition of illegal wooden constructions on the site.
The area, part of a flood zone, has long been deemed unsuitable for the structures, which are considered “not legalisable”.
The facilities in question include three wooden huts intended for catering and use by a DJ, along with facilities for water, drainage and electricity, all of which were built illegally.
A fine of over 65,000 euros has also been imposed on the developer for a “very serious urban infraction”; they now have two months to submit a project to demolish the structures to restore compliance with planning laws.
Efforts to reopen the campsite, which operated from 1985 to 2005, have been repeatedly blocked by strict regulations. A previous proposal for 187 pitches, a bar and other services was rejected by Murcia’s regional government, citing environmental incompatibilities and flood risks.
The Cuatro Calas area, home to beaches like La Higuerica and La Carolina — named one of Spain’s most beautiful by National Geographic — is a protected site recognised for its wetlands, dunes and salt marshes, making strict environmental preservation measures a priority.
Image: Turismo de Águilas
