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Majorca During the Civil War
The beautiful Balearic Island of Majorca has many intriguing aspects of Spanish cultural heritage and history. Today, it is a major tourist destination and is primarily known for its fabulous beaches and views of the Mediterranean. The island is also rich in the arts and entertainment and is great in its visitor accommodations. The inviting atmosphere of Majorca greats guests immediately as they enter their 5 star hotel Majorca , though this is actually just the starting point for a great experience. It makes a vacation to this and other Spanish Islands richer when an understanding of its history and cultural significance is incorporated into the journey.
It is interesting to note that Majorca was a stronghold for the Nationalist party during the Spanish Civil War. In August 1936 it was the place of the amphibious landing of the Republican party whose intent was to reclaim the island from the Nationalists. The Republican army greatly outnumbered their opponents and was able to drive 12 kilometers into the island’s mainland. The Nationalists, however, were supported by Italy’s Fascist government and their air power was stronger than the Republicans. Ultimately, this struggle became known as the Battle of Majorca, and the Nationalists were able to drive the Republicans completely from the island. During the rest of the war, Majorca was used as a strong Nationalist base for the Navy and air force.
The 1950s saw a tremendous rise in interest from tourists, and the island became a strong travel destination for visitors from foreign countries. This contributed to major changes in the sociological make up of the island and also to a huge growth period of the city of Parma. It brought with it, heavy migrations of workers from inland Spain and a major transition of the sociological construct of the island. Tourism in Parma increased substantially during this time and in 1960 Majorca had 500,000 visitors. This increased to 6,739,700 by 1997. Through the latter half of the 20th century, tourism continued to grow at increasing rates. Last year over 22 million guests arrived on the island through the Son Sant Joan Airport, while 1.5 million reached the island by sea.
