'Man in San' An by Martin Makepeace

Warm Winters, Freedom of Movement, Xmas Travel Rip Off, Wedding Court Case, Solar Eclipse, EES Confusion

The warm winter weather for the Balearics prompts calls for more winter tourism, is the UK about to relax strict rules on freedom of movement for youngsters, there’s bad news if you haven’t already organised your Xmas travel, a Mallorca wedding that ended up in the courts and the 2026 solar eclipse is already causing a stir and let’s not forget the new entry visa to Spain for non-EU nationals which is causing confusion for residents. 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 SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Balearic Booking Bonanza, Greek Odyssey, Guetta in Mallorca, Marga Prohens on Housing, Iconic ‘Hotel’ Demolition

The Balearics are experiencing a booking bonanza with Mallorca top of the rankings, what other country is now competing with Spain to become a retirement haven, an iconic Ibiza ‘hotel’ is about to be demolished using surprising funds, the worlds no1 DJ David Guetta is confirmed for Mallorca Live 2026 and why are the self employed protesting on the streets  of the Balearics?  This, of course, 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 SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Cala de Bou Fightback, Inheritance Tax, Xmas Markets, Wetherspoons, Teatro Closes & Menu del Día

Inheritance tax misconceptions, Cala de Bou business owners demand action to clean up the area, Balearic Christmas markets are  GO, a famous pub chain eyes a Spanish takeover while a well known live music venue calls it quits plus which island has the most expensive Menu of the Day?  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 SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

Benidorm v Balearics, Ibiza Overview, Social Housing Update, Jet2 News, M&S Outcry, Wealthiest Towns in Balearics

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. '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 SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

London WTM Debrief, Magaluf Mayor Interview, Winter in the Balearics, Ryanair Update, Ibiza Police Chief Hits Out

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. '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 SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace