Crowded beach scene in Majorca with tourists sunbathing and swimming, mountains and hotels visible in background, 1970s-1982

A bustling beach scene in Majorca during the height of the package holiday boom between 1970-1982. This photograph captures the Mediterranean destination that became synonymous with affordable tourism, made accessible through pioneering low-cost carriers like Sir Freddie Laker's aviation services. The image shows the typical holiday atmosphere of the era, with tourists enjoying the Spanish coastline that budget airlines helped make a popular destination for British holidaymakers.