'Man in San An' by Martin Makepeace

Which town in the Balearics has the most expensive rentals in Spain whilst close by people are living in shanty towns, a 'Which' survey has revealed the most saturated tourist areas with some surprising results, the Spanish working week looks to be tweaked which may have a big knock on effect for the Balearics, professional football teams are starting to arrive on the white isle and the press are loving it & Ibiza comes out winners in a contest close to the hearts of Martin & Richie. 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/ Message me here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/777524/open_sms] 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Boating in the Balearics is big business as Richie witnessed first hand at the PIBS, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has his say on solving the drinking problem aboard his planes. The Balearic Tourist tax is back in the headlines and there’s a resolution on the proposed ban on Brits buying property. The lads talk RUBBISH (not for the first time some might say) and there was a surprising arrival at Ibiza airport not forgetting the medieval festival  this coming weekend. 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/ Message me here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/777524/open_sms] 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

How exactly did the Balearics beat the national power outage that caused chaos throughout Spain? Richie reports from the Palma International Boat Show where serious money can be spent, Ibiza has its first death from a balcony fall - what is the main cause & what can be done? We are only in April & unruly flights are arriving on a daily basis - are low cost carriers putting profit before safety? What was the fallout from Ibiza's big club opening weekend and some positive news from local football in Mallorca. 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/ Message me here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/777524/open_sms] 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Magaluf & San Antonio are regenerating with young dynamic politicians at the helm, Martin & Richie discuss what's happening on their respective islands, It's Ibiza clubs opening week plus the International Music Summit is in town & it has a very special closing party & as vehicle limits are about to come into law there's a crackdown on 'caravans'. 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/ Message me here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/777524/open_sms] 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

There's a shock new housing update from the Balearic parliament that's sure to divide, Ibiza car hire employees have their say on potential vehicle limits coming in & You Tuber Dwayne Nolan joins Martin & Richie to give his expert overview on Ibiza's world famous clubbing scene -who's looking strong for summer 2025 & who might struggle plus how much do the big DJ's get paid per night? Meanwhile there's been a noteworthy comedy concert in Palma & Richie's nerves (and bank balance) are shredded for the big football game in Madrid on Wednesday night. 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/ DWAYNE NOLAN ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dwaynemuffin/ DWAYNE NOLAN ON YOU TUBE - www.youtube.com/@DwayneMuffin Message me here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/777524/open_sms] 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace