What Mallorca, Spain looked like in the 1970s

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.

#1 Palma, Mallorca, 1975

1 Point

Upvote Downvote

#2 Palma, Mallorca, 1975

1 Point

Upvote Downvote

#3 Hotel in Mallorca, tourists on pedalo, Mallorca,Hotel in Mallorca, tourists on pedalo, Mallorca

1 Point

Upvote Downvote

#4 Beach on Mallorca, 1976

1 Point

Upvote Downvote

#5 Sailing in Mallorca

1 Point

Upvote Downvote

#6 Trip to Mallorca, Spain 1970s.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#7 Mallorca, Spain 1970s.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#8 Mallorca, Spain 1970s.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#9 Pedalo on the beach of Mallorca

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#10 Derby County players in Majorca as they celebrate their League Titile win. Having a few pints in the Red Lion in Magaluf, 29th April 1975.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#11 Palma, Mallorca, 1975

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#12 Palma, Mallorca, 1975

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#13 Helmut Zacharias in Palma de Mallorca, 1975.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#14 The Hotel Playa Golf in Arenal on the Balearic Island of Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#15 The marina of Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#16 The fishing port of Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#17 The fishing port of Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#18 The flea market in Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#19 The boulevard with the cathedral in Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#20 The port of Palma de Mallorca, 1972

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#21 Irish actor Richard Harrisbeing buried in sand by a group of children, whilst on holiday in Majorca, 18th August 1971

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#22 Night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#23 Time for a beer, Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#24 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#25 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#26 Night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#27 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#28 Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#29 Coach trip to Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#30 Looking for bargains, souvenir shopping, Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#31 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#32 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#33 Exterior of Bar, Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#34 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#35 Spanien, Schweinemarkt, Mallorca, 1970s

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#36 “Gitte Haenning (above), mother Erna Johansson, Mediterranean cruise on the cruise ship “TS Atlas” on September 1, 1977 in Palma de Mallorca on the island of Mallorca

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#37 Cactus Garden in Mallorca

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#38 Bathing beach in Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#39 Markt auf Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#40 Beach on Mallorca, 1976.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#41 Shop with beach gear in Mallorca

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#42 Folkloristic dance, Mallorca 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#43 Fishing harbour in Punta de Amer, Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#44 Bathing beach in Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#45 Windmill, Laguna, Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#46 Bathing beach Cala Millor, Mallorca 1976,Bathing beach Cala Millor, Mallorca 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#47 Alida Gundlach in Mallorca, 1976

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#48 Derby in Majorca for League Title Celebrations, 1975

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#49 Helmut Zacharias in Palma de Mallorca, 1975

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#50 Helmut Zacharias in Palma de Mallorca 1975

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#51 The fishing port of Palma de Mallorca, taken in June 1972.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#52 Irish actor Richard Harris with a young boy whilst on holiday in Majorca, 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#53 A night out in Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#54 Eating Out, Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#55 Looking for bargains, souvenir shopping, Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote

#56 Majorca, Spain, August 1971.

0 Points

Upvote Downvote