Lloret de Mar fines 23 illegal tourist apartments €20,000 each

Lloret de Mar Town Council on the Costa Brava has fined 23 illegal tourist apartments €20,000 each.

These are the first fines issued since the launch of the Lloret Actua (Lloret Acts) plan, which involves two municipal tourist apartment (HUT) inspectors working alongside local police.

The illegal apartments were detected using a digital tool provided by the Catalan government that allows councils to track listings.

In-person inspections are used to confirm suspected infractions.

The aim is to combat unlicensed activity and ensure fair competition in the tourism sector in Lloret de Mar, one of Catalonia's most popular holiday destinations.

Mayor Adrià Lamelas reaffirmed the local council's commitment to "a legal, orderly, and respectful tourism model."

Renting out a property for tourist use without a license is classified as a serious offense and can result in fines of up to €60,000 and the temporary closure of the property.

Fines are calculated based on several criteria, including the illicit profits obtained by the owners, the intentionality of the infractions, their social impact, and whether the services gave the appearance of being legally operated.