TALKING BALEARICS – Details, episodes & analysis

The numbers are in for Ibiza’s summer & the experts have their say, a social housing update for Mallorca as rental prices continue to soar & just why is Benidorm busy in the winter yet the Balearics can’t seem to get its act together. Jet2 airline has some big news, why is Spanish bread causing consternation at M&S & where are the wealthiest towns on the islands. This is, of course, TALKING BALEARICS  

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

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Season 2 - London's World Travel Market - the big debrief - what's the point, is it a gravy train and what was the travel industry feedback? Richie talks to the Mayor of Calvia - an area which includes the polarising Magaluf. Winter is upon us but what is there actually to do in the Balearics in the off season, a quick Ryanair update and is there an uprising in Ibiza's police forces as a spokesman makes a startling statement and of course Richie talks football. It's great to be back - this is the TALKING BALEARICS Podcast - direct from the Islands.

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

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Social media & the UK press are presenting Mallorca in a certain light but what's the real story and how is it affecting business on the largest Balearic Island? High end restaurants in Ibiza are disguising tips and service charges within their bills but what is the law and what can you do, meanwhile how has a table coat hook ended up in court with strong accusations from both sides? Real Mallorca finished last Saturday's match with 9 men and someone is not happy (and let's not mention kick off times) and finally a lawyer who set up a 'fake' taxi website is facing a big fine. This is TALKING BALEARICS!

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Jeff Bezos brings his luxury fleet to the Balearics with an eye watering display of wealth & Leonardo Di Caprio comes along for the ride, meanwhile Katy Perry & DJ Diplo are on the naughty step, La Liga kicks off with a mouth watering first match for Real Mallorca with FC Barcelona due to arrive in Palma this coming weekend. USA and Qatar hold Gaza peace talks...on the White Isle (?) and some big astronomy news involving meteors and a solar eclipse make the national headlines. This is an out of this world TALKING BALEARICS.

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

TOURISMPHOBIA - after Richie was interviewed on TIMES RADIO about the Spanish pushback against tourism that’s grabbing headlines around the world, it's time to have a frank and honest discussion that includes the full interview on Times Radio. How is the reality? What is the root cause? And is there a solution?  This is TALKING BALEARICS.

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Magaluf's Mayor is upbeat but bemoans the lack of what? Are car hire companies taking us for a ride? Ibiza businesses lament the disappearance of families while the White Isle's government commission a report that is sure to fan the flames for a certain sector and a slightly longer podcast this week as DWAYNE NOLAN joins us to give his assessment on the Ibiza clubbing season so far and comes up with a few surprises. This is TALKING BALEARICS!

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

SPECIAL PODCAST: It's a repeat of the World Cup Final on Sunday when England take on Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 Final in Basel Switzerland. Richie & Martin look at the two teams and celebrate that 3 of the starting XI for Spain are from the Balearics. They talk about how the teams made it to the final, the ups & downs and what they think might happen come kick off. This is TALKING BALEARICS.

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Ibiza Rocks hotel issues a public statement & reflects after a tragedy but why is it happening all too often, a new report claims that some businesses are down by up to 40%, Soho Farmhouse has opened in Ibiza but what's the verdict meanwhile a new uber cool pool and spa has also opened with a somewhat strange name. We've all heard of pirate taxis but the latest development takes the biscuit and which yacht was fined 200,000 EUR for some atrocious parking off the coast of Formentera. Lots to discuss this week including a Dwayne Nolan no-show on TALKING BALEARICS!

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/

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MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Mallorca billboard carrying a muddled message, Ibiza shanty town razed to the ground, live music is defining the Balearics biggest island with some familiar names, speed camera shenanigans, Soho Farmhouse opens in Ibiza with a very famous face and some big news about Balearic football.

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/

RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/

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Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

The A-List celebs are arriving in their droves with some surprising names, parking issues in San Antonio as the appeals court issues a shock order, there might be tourismophobia demonstrations but the two least likely resorts are fighting back & taking a few risks along the way, the national police have issued an idiot's guide to not ruining your holidays, the Guardian runs a surprise exposé on Ibiza ambulances and the Balearics' only representative in the top tier of Spanish football has released their very reasonably priced season tickets prices to much fanfare. This is TALKING BALEARICS!

We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 15.3 million international tourists in 2024 including almost 4 million UK visitors.

'DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/

RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/

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'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/

MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/

MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/

Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace