Territorio en Cambio
July 7, 2013

San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante

2002
Aerial photograph of San Miguel de Salinas in 2002 showing undeveloped landscape
2012
Aerial photograph of San Miguel de Salinas in 2012 showing urban development

This comparative documentation captures the territorial transformation of San Miguel de Salinas in the province of Alicante over a decade. The aerial photographs present a visual record of land use changes between 2002 and 2012, illustrating patterns of urban expansion in the Valencian Community.

The municipality, located in the comarca of Vega Baja del Segura, experienced significant development during the Spanish construction boom. These images document the physical alteration of the landscape, showing the conversion of agricultural and undeveloped land into residential areas.