The failed project to bring an abandoned cortijo in Malaga's Sierra Almijara back to life

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• – The project, which began in 2019, aimed to restore the 18th-century cortijo, but faced opposition from local residents and preservation groups.
• – The court ruled that the project could not be carried out due to concerns about the cortijo's historical and cultural significance.
• – The decision has been met with disappointment from the project's backers, who had hoped to breathe new life into the abandoned building.