Mallorca or Majorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, Spain. During the Spanish Civil War, Mallorca was attacked by the Republicans because it was a nationalist stronghold. During the Battle of Mallorca in August 1936, the nationalists succeeded in defending the island.
Mallorca has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe since the 1950s. Through mass tourism throughout the following three decades, Mallorca’s resorts grew, but it, unfortunately, became associated with cheap, sun-filled holidays for party animals. In the 1970s, the number of visitors to Mallorca reached nearly 3 million. Following the death of Franco in 1975, the island began the process of regaining its autonomy and cultural identity. A clean-up operation has led to the island entering a new tourism phase. Today, more than 13 million tourists visit Mallorca every year. Mallorca has recently become an economic hub of its own due to an influx of expats and foreign businesses that have chosen to relocate or expand on the island.
Here are some stunning photos of Mallorca in the 1970s.
