TALKING BALEARICS
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TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year.
MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years.
About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.
Episodes
101 episodes
Airport Strike, Solar Eclipse, Housing Surprise, Protest Violence, Club Overcrowding, Dead Chicken Row, Beckham & Jordan in Ibiza
The Palma anti-tourism protests turned violent, with both sides blaming each other. Ibiza's property market shows no signs of returning to normal, with some truly eye-opening housing and rental figures. The countdown is on to next month's solar...
¡Viva España! Balearics Go Football Crazy, Airport Disco, Homeless Eviction, Uber's New Market, New Maritime Public Transport
Spain and the Balearics have gone football crazy as La Roja bring home the biggest prize of them all - but what will the knock-on effect be for the islands? Trouble is brewing at Ibiza Airport over the popular Sunday Sessions, and the is...
Protest Backlash, Record Airport Figures, Flight Carry-on Shake-up, Zara Bargains, Airbnb Falters, Mega Cruises, Serra Says Yes, Footy Fever
There's a growing backlash against anti-tourism protests, Ibiza Airport's record-breaking passenger numbers, the latest shake-up to airline carry-on baggage rules, whether Airbnb is finally losing momentum, the return of the debate over mega cr...
EasyJet Takeover, Ibiza Taxi Wars, Magaluf Evolution, Dreamy Deia Weddings, Amnesia's 50th, Bora Bora Returns, World Cup Fever
The holiday industry could be on the brink of a major shake-up as easyJet eyes a takeover that could change the way millions book their summer breaks. Back in Ibiza, the island's taxi service is making headlines again - for all the wrong reason...
Balearic Poster Backlash, Ryanair Family Climbdown, Magaluf goes Luxury, SuperBog Fail, Swedish House Mafia Return, FatBoy Slim in Mallorca
Have Balearic warning posters gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and should they be taken with a pinch of salt? Ryanair has climbed down over family seating, Magaluf is entering a new era with a very special concert on the beach, and in San ...
Balearic Corruption Case, Germans Dwindling, Burnham's Back, Ibiza's Traditional Dishes, San An Identity Crisis, Club Overcrowding
A major corruption case ends with lengthy prison sentences, are German tourists falling out of love with Ibiza, and could a future government led by Andy Burnham expand youth mobility opportunities between the UK and Europe?We discuss Ib...
World Cup Fever, Balearic Slowdown, Illegal Parties, Ibiza DJ's Blacklist, Minivan Misdemeanours, Brits Safety, West End Names
World Cup fever has swept across the Balearics, but why are bars and restaurants reporting an unexpected slowdown in the middle of June?An illegal Ibiza party has made headlines across the islands, and the local government has unveiled a...
Ecotax Epic Fail, Tourism Protests, When to Book Your Holiday, Co-Living in Ibiza, Mallorca LIVE, Spanish BOOM, Med Sea Surprise
Another summer, another tourist protest on the horizon in Palma as activists promise their biggest demonstration yet. The Balearic Ecotax continues to generate millions, but is proving surprisingly difficult to spend effectively. We'll look at ...
Flights Blacklist, August Concerns, Trip Advisor Withering, Cultural Ibiza, Europes Best Beaches, Car Hire Standoff, 50 Cent in the Club
Blacklists for badly behaved airline passengers, nervous hotel owners watching August bookings, and the question nobody seems willing to ask: does anyone actually use TripAdvisor anymore?We'll also look at Ibiza Town's cultural transform...
€175M New Hotel, Tourist Overload Fears, Easyjet Twilight Service, Foreigners Housing Concern, Passport Control Debacle, Bernados 'Law', Real Mallorca Relegated
Another spanking new hotel announcement - this time in Calvià - and the numbers are eye-watering, as fears grow over tourist overload despite thousands of authorised beds still sitting unused.EasyJet rolls out a new luggage...
90-Day Limit Rethink, Agritourism Surge, Bizum Boom, West End Shake-Up, Real Mallorca Meltdown, Hospital Walkout
Brits could get a 90-day rule rethink, agritourism is booming but facing hotel-style pressures, Bizum is transforming payments for local businesses, San Antonio’s West End is getting a bold rebrand but with a surprise twist, Real Mallorca are h...
Arise Sir Richie, New Trainline, Campervan Crackdown, Beach App Surprise, Balearic Cricket, Mallorca Market Crossover, Ultra-Expensive Restaurant, Amnesia Opening
A new Mallorca train line is making the headlines and the numbers speak for themselves, Ibiza draws the line under camper vans, a new Mallorca beach app is dispelling a few myths, the Balearic Cricket Championship was a straight shootout in Men...
Vehicle Limit Confusion, PIGS EES Exodus, Beach Bar Closure, Shanty Towns & No Solutions, Billion Euro Boating & Medieval Ibiza
Vehicle limitations in the Balearics but are the tourists really to blame, PiGS! Portugal & Italy join Greece in the EES exodus, will Spain follow? A potential beach bar closure in Ibiza has got locals hot & bothered, shanty town shenan...
Jet2 Passport Pressure, Flight Seat Bonanza, Palma Boat Show, West End Demolition, Cycling Surge, Balearic Luxury Living
Jet2 apply pressure for Spain to follow the Greek lead at passport control, an incredible amount of flight seats are scheduled for the Balearics this summer but there's devil in the detail and Palma International Boat Show wows once again. Why ...
Spring Explosion as Mallorca & Ibiza Diversify, Booking.com Upsurge, Jet2 Luxury Travel, IMS Returns, Fitz to Open, World’s Top Clubs, Greece Leads the Way at Passport Control.
Is this the busiest April on record, as the islands’ diversification strategy bears fruit? Booking.com’s eye-catching Ibiza report, Jet2 launches a new luxury concept direct from Liverpool, rumours of a new nightclub for Palma, IMS lands in Ibi...
Prime Minister's Wife in Trouble? Ibiza Passport Control Issues, Luxury Hotels of Mallorca, Concrete Demolition with Wings, Arise Lord Rafa Nadal, Ibiza Club Openings
The Spanish Prime Minister's wife is in a spot of bother, Ibiza's passport control is under the spotlight as residents face long waits, A new über luxury hotel is opening in Mallorca as the big brands look to take over, the ugly eyesore of Cala...
Passport Price Hike, New 5 Star Hotel for Ibiza, Selfie Tour, Yacht Race Success, Calvia Food Offer, New Bus Uproar, Amnesia Surprise
UK passports are rising in cost yet again, Ibiza unveils plans for a new 5-star hotel but this one promises to be different from the rest. A new ‘Selfie Tour’ of Magaluf is being promoted by the Town Hall, the ‘La Ruta de la Sal’ Yacht Race pro...
APD Price Hike, Ibiza Senator Takes Aim at Luxury Tourism, Snow for Easter?, Sports Round-Up, Lío Ibiza War of Words, Shark Sighting, Hot Cross Buns
Jet2 warns of an APD price hike, Ibiza Senator Juan José Ferrer takes aim at luxury tourism, and the hills of Mallorca have taken on an unfamiliar look. Ibiza enters apartment rental silly season with some eye-watering headlines, there’s MMA in...
Balearic Happy Index, €850K for new Ibiza Projects, Brussels pushback on Apartments, Repsol Guide spreads Sunshine, La Roja in Mallorca, Skepta turns up the heat
The Spanish 'Happiness Index' is out and its no surprise to see the Balearics high on the table, Ibiza's government is offering €850K euros for new projects that will change the islands perception, Article 49 - Brussels is pushing back on the B...
Surge in Balearic Bookings, Ibiza Hotels Solve Housing Crisis, Superyachts Arrive, Hospital Strike, Clubbing News, Easter Openings
Balearic & Portugal bookings surge for easter, Ibiza hotels look to solve the housing crisis with a long overdue shift in policy, Doctors strike, the superyachts have started to arrive which can ony mean that summer is around the corner, Ma...
Balearic Bookings Rise, Fuel Costs Climb, Cruise Numbers Fall, Soft Power Index, Real Mallorca Update, Ibiza’s New Courthouse
Balearic tourism is shifting. Bookings are rising as travellers explore new destinations, but soaring fuel costs are putting fresh pressure on the islands. Meanwhile, Ibiza’s cruise numbers have taken a dip - raising the question of whether the...
Migration camp kick-off, Iran war fallout, rental price surge, charity bike ride, left-wing housing rhetoric, RCD Mallorca surprise appointment
Ibiza’s migration crisis explodes in a youth-centre showdown, Iran war fallout could hit Balearic tourism - and why the Dubai snobbery? Richie unveils his big charity bike ride, Balearic rents surge again, the real story behind non-resident pro...
€100K toilet, School hols shenanigans, Mallorca Live big news, Ibiza’s new buses, public housing news
The €100K toilet dividing opinion on the White Isle, could British kids be heading to the Balearics in greater numbers soon? Mallorca Live adds new acts ahead of what’s set to be a BIG weekend, Ibiza’s new bus service might not be glamorous but...
TikTok Driving Bookings, The Fork Top 100, Ibiza Caps Cars, Playground Football Banned, Frank the Stagman Talks Trash
Social media influencers shaping where you holiday and the numbers might surprise you. The Fork drops its Top 100 restaurants in Spain with unexpected Balearic entries. A playground football ban sparks national headlines after a San Antonio cou...
Tourism booms, Jet2 surges, Calvià nomination, major Ibiza hotel investment, Parador pricing shock, ageing Balearic homeowners
Tourism stats rocket, Jet2 Holidays keeps winning, Calvià chases major honours in a prestige magazine, Ibiza’s Parador delivers a sticker-shock moment, a billion-plus gets pumped into new hotel projects and the average buyer age in the Balearic...
