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After a bit of a break, Vicki and Oliver are back behind the microphones. In this episode they discuss the latest developments in Mallorca, including new direct flights from Canada and Abu Dhabi, why cycling tourism continues to be so important to the island, the evolution of Mallorca Live Festival, the upcoming San Juan celebrations, and the tragic fire at the Trianon 2 apartment block in Magaluf...

In this episode, Vicki McLeod welcomes food writer and Mallorca restaurant reviewer Jan Edwards back to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about food, restaurants and life on the island. Jan begins with the new edition of the Chefs(in) guide, a restaurant and cocktail bar guide covering Mallorca and the Balearics, before she and Vicki dive into chef culture, why the restaurant industry can...

In this episode, Vicki McLeod sits down with long-time Mallorca resident Justin Jones for a moving and deeply human conversation about life before and after the accident that changed everything. Justin originally came from George, South Africa, before moving to the UK and later to Mallorca after visiting his brother on the island. What began as a weekend visit soon turned into a new life, first th...

Oliver Neilson talks to Shirley Roberts of Sollerweb about life in Sóller, changing seasons, local fiestas, tourism, traffic, housing, restaurants and the communities that keep the valley alive. Here is a link to the agenda for the firo on SollerWeb, and make sure you visit back, she writes about life in the valley every day. https://l1nq.com/sr9k8q0 ...and if you can't get a wristband for access...

A warm, thoughtful conversation with Tara Huber, creator of Deia Unpacked , about life in Deià, the stories that shape a village, and what happens when a place changes from holiday fantasy to real home. This week’s guest is Tara Huber, host of Deia Unpacked , a podcast devoted to the characters, ideas and voices that give Deià its identity. Tara first came to Mallorca in 1989 and, after years of r...

This week on the Majorca Mallorca podcast, Vicki sits down with Glynis German for a conversation about one of life’s few certainties, death. It may sound like a heavy topic, but this episode is full of warmth, honesty, humour and practical advice. Glynis shares how her background, family life and years in Mallorca led her to become an end-of-life doula, funeral celebrant and host of Death Cafés. T...

In this episode, Vicki sits down with Bronwen Griffiths, president of Cancer Support Mallorca, to talk about her remarkable life in Spain and the charity’s work supporting people affected by cancer on the island. Bronwen shares how she moved from the UK to Spain in her twenties, built a life across Menorca and Mallorca, spent decades teaching at Bellver International College, and eventually steppe...

Oliver sits down with Nick Brown, a regular in the Majorca Mallorca community known for translating complicated rules into plain English, to unpack what is changing at Europe’s borders. They cover the Entry/Exit System (EES) kiosks and biometrics, how the Schengen 90 days in any 180 days rule actually works, what could cause longer queues at Palma, and the practical stuff people can do to reduce s...

Mallorca Restaurant Week is live, and despite the name, it’s five weeks long. We’re joined in the studio by Anna Ruiz Alvaro and Mia Narpta , the team behind Mallorca Restaurant Week, to share what’s new for this edition, why the event focuses on the low season, and how it brings together restaurants, producers, hotels, and partners across the island. We talk about: When it runs, and why the timin...

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Mallorca Mallorca Podcast. This week, Soller Shirley joins Vicki in the studio for a wide-ranging winter chat, starting with festive downtime, sea walks, and why the quiet season can be the most grounding time to live in Mallorca. From there, we dive into one of the island’s most loved winter traditions, Sant Antoni in Sóller , from bonfires and barbecues to...

Vicki sits down with Maya Flynn , a Poland-born health practitioner who lived in Ireland before moving to Mallorca . Maya shares how her own health journey, from low thyroid and fatigue to digestive issues, led her into naturopathic nutritional therapy and functional medicine. Together they unpack why symptoms are often signals, not the real problem, why the body is individual, and how lifestyle,...

Food writer and Restaurant Week organiser Mia Naprta joins Vic and Ollie for a fast, funny, very hungry catch up on what she’s been eating around Mallorca, plus the places she’s most excited about right now. They talk winter comfort food, Croatian Christmas traditions, Palma’s stand out lunch menus, tapas worth the splurge, and why first impressions matter so much when a new venue opens. You will...

In this episode, Vicki speaks with Imke, a life coach and counsellor based in Mallorca, about what it really means to change direction in life. Imke spent almost 25 years working as a cardiologist in Germany before moving to Mallorca. What she expected to be a continuation of her career became a moment of deep questioning, leading her to step away from medicine and retrain in counselling and coach...

Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson kick off the year from their “stationery cupboard studio” to recap 2025 with three standout moments each, a mix of uplifting local stories, celebrity chaos, and one beloved Mallorca project that did not quite survive. In this episode A new “studio” setup, and why January in Mallorca feels like a long, lovely exhale, thanks to puente days and slow returns to work 202...

In this episode, Vic is joined in the studio by Jan Edwards from Eat Drink Sleep Mallorca , (https://eatdrinksleepmallorca.com) writer and restaurant reviewer, for a lively catch-up on what’s worth booking right now across the island. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app. You can also find links and references in the show notes. This episode was actu...

This episode of the Majorca Mallorca podcast is your friendly guide to Christmas and New Year on the island. Vicki is joined in the studio by returning guest Nina Moons, founder of The Calendar Mallorca, to talk about how to navigate the busiest, sparkliest time of the year without missing the good stuff. Nina shares how The Calendar Mallorca has become a curated hub for events across the island,...

This episode dives into the story behind Food Tours Balearics, the self guided food tour company reshaping how people experience Palma. Vicki speaks to Michelle about her journey from St Maarten to Mallorca, how the business began almost by accident, and why the island’s food scene is the perfect backdrop for curated culinary experiences. The conversation covers entrepreneurship, Palma’s evolving...

Writer and creative coach Arizona Bell joins Vicki in the studio to talk about how an American from Arizona, with a German mum and a life scattered across Ireland, Italy and Mexico, eventually found home on the island of Mallorca. Arizona shares the story behind her upcoming book, The Griever’s Dictionary , a creative non-fiction work that explores grief, spirituality and culture through a series...

In this episode we sit down with Rafa Winckelmann , the driving force behind Fundació Handisport in Mallorca. He talks about the growth of adaptive sport on the island, how the foundation creates real access for people with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities, and what it means to build a community where everyone can take part. Rafa shares stories from the athletes, the impact of out...

This week Vicki is joined by her “events bestie” Nina Moons, the founder of The Calendar Mallorca, to talk about winter on the island, Christmas build up in Palma and how to make the most of the quieter season. Nina shares what she has been up to lately, from local concerts and village fairs to family hikes, lazy lunches and discovering new boutique fitness and wellness spots. She and Vicki chat a...

A conversation with two of Madrid’s leading English-language comedians. Xavi Jallois is from Chile, Abdullah Ozturk is from Turkey, and together they tour a split-hour stand-up show exploring what it means to arrive in Spain and feel like an outsider. They talk about learning to be funny in a new language, finding community in Madrid’s growing comedy scene, and why humour often begins where frustr...

Food lover and broadcaster Jan Edwards returns to talk winter on the island: staying at La Residencia in Deià, why Peccata Minuta is worth tracking down, the tapas trail TaPalma, Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends, and a clutch of great value places from Palma to Felanitx and Son Ferrer. Expect practical tips, price-savvy picks, and how to actually find out what is on. A birthday stay at La Resi...

Shirley Roberts is a beloved voice in the Sóller Valley, known for her daily letters and meticulous fact finding on SóllerWeb. In this conversation we look at social inclusion in Mallorca’s cultural scene. Why was the Rocky Horror Show playing to half empty rows in Palma. What could venues do to fill seats without alienating paying audiences. We discuss tried and tested theatre tools such as paper...

In this episode we sit down with Berlin gallerist Johann Nowak, the driving force behind Art District Palma in La Soledad. Johann has spent the past few years acquiring former workshops and houses in this overlooked neighbourhood, and transforming them into a growing cluster of galleries, studios, bakeries, and public cultural spaces. We talk about how he first discovered La Soledad, why the area’...

Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es Mallorca Insider Mia Naprta on food, parties and local flavours Insider Intro Mia Naprta is a food, culture and lifestyle columnist based in Mallorca, originally from Croatia. She writes for publications including Mallorca Bulletin , Última Hora and The Islander Magazine , and shares regular updates on Instagram under @mianaprta. In...