February 9, 2016

Albalat dels Sorells, Valencia

This visual document captures the transformation of Albalat dels Sorells, a municipality in the Valencia metropolitan area, over a thirteen-year period spanning the Spanish property boom.

Aerial view of Albalat dels Sorells showing predominantly agricultural landscape in 2001
2001 Before urbanization
Aerial view of Albalat dels Sorells showing extensive residential development and infrastructure in 2014
2014 After development

The images reveal significant changes in land use patterns, with agricultural terrain giving way to residential construction and roadway infrastructure including traffic roundabouts.