The maps illustrate the appearance of a beach resort called Felix Stone in 1967 and the changes that had taken place there by 2001.
Overall, upon redevelopment, the resort gained many new features, increasing the range of facilities available for tourists. These changes also allowed the area to accommodate more visitors. Notably, the expansion of the woodland and the addition of wind turbines demonstrated the area’s commitment to sustainable practices.
In 1967, Felix Stone had a rather limited range of facilities. The northern part of the area was occupied by a series of shops facing each other, flanked by farmland in the east and a golf course in the west. A fish market, café, and hotel lined the central road, overlooking a marina and pier in the south. Further west, dunes and bushes were present.
Within 34 years, the area underwent some radical changes. Although the golf course and shops remained intact, the farmland had been cleared to make way for a hotel, swimming pool, and tennis courts in the northeast. Similarly, the fish market, marina, and pier were removed to accommodate private and public beaches next to each other. While the café remained unchanged, the neighboring hotel was reconstructed and expanded with a parking lot. The dunes by the beach shrank to make room for new wind turbines, while the woodland increased in size.