Coastal Development Transformation
This visual comparison documents the transformation of Los Alcázares, located in the coastal area of Murcia's autonomous region. The images capture landscape changes occurring between 2002 and 2011, a period marked by significant urban expansion along Spain's Mediterranean coastline.
The documented area shows the evolution of land use patterns, illustrating the conversion of previously undeveloped terrain into residential and commercial structures. This transformation reflects broader development trends observed throughout the Costa Cálida region during the early 21st century.
2002
Landscape configuration prior to development phase
2011
Landscape configuration following development phase
Documentation Context
These aerial photographs, sourced from comparative geographic information systems, illustrate the physical changes to the territorial landscape. The images provide visual evidence of development patterns that characterized this period in Spanish coastal regions.
Los Alcázares, positioned adjacent to the Mar Menor lagoon, experienced development pressures typical of Mediterranean coastal municipalities during this timeframe. The visual record documents the scale and nature of this territorial transformation.