This paper analyses the spatial and temporal dynamics of the urban land uses during the second half of the 20th century in the Alacant-Elx Metropolitan Area. Changes in urban land uses were established by using the aerial photographs dated in 1956, 1985 and 1998 and map analysis based on Geographical Information Systems. The results show the importance of the process of urban growth from 1956 to 1998, with some differences between each municipality of the area. Whereas in 1956 urban surface was 1.98% of total area, in 1985 and 1998 urban land uses represented 9.34% and 12.08% respectively.... [Leer más...]