This visual documentation captures the northern section of La Manga del Mar Menor, a narrow sand bar that separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor lagoon in the Murcia region. The comparison reveals the extent of urbanization along this distinctive coastal landform over a decade.
The temporal sequence documents the transformation of this unique geographic feature, characterized by its position between two bodies of water. Development patterns reveal the progression of residential construction, road networks, and supporting infrastructure along the narrow coastal corridor.
The Mar Menor lagoon, visible on one side, represents one of Europe's largest saltwater coastal lagoons, while the Mediterranean Sea bounds the opposite side. This geological context makes the territory particularly sensitive to development pressures and environmental changes.