This visual comparison documents the territorial transformation of Gran Alacant near Monte Faro on the Alicante coast over a ten-year period.

Temporal comparison: The images capture the landscape evolution between 2002 and 2012, revealing significant changes in land use patterns along this Mediterranean coastal area.
Aerial view of Gran Alacant coastal area in 2002 showing undeveloped landscape

2002: Pre-development landscape

Aerial view of Gran Alacant coastal area in 2012 showing residential development and infrastructure

2012: Transformed landscape with residential zones and road infrastructure

The documentation captures the expansion of residential complexes and associated road networks in what was previously an undeveloped coastal environment near Santa Pola. This area represents a characteristic pattern of Mediterranean coastal urbanization observed during the early 21st century.