TALKING BALEARICS

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 reasons, while over in Magaluf, the UK national newspapers are finally recognising that its transformation strategy appears to be paying off. We'll also...

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 Antonio there's finally an update on the so-called 'Super Toilet' that was craned into place with great fanfare back in February. We'll...

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 Ibiza's favourite local dishes, whether San Antonio is suffering an identity crisis while Magaluf powers ahead with a clear tourism strategy, and why a familia...

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 surprising new strategy to crack down on organisers. Minivan drivers are under scrutiny after a series of concerning incidents, while the British Government is t...

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 why. Co-living is set to become a reality in Ibiza this year – is it a solution to the island's housing crisis or just another buzzword? Mallorca...

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 transformation, Europe's "best beaches" list that has us raising more than a few eyebrows, and why Ibiza's car hire companies are up in arms...

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 service that could actually make summer travel slightly less painful. In Ibiza , foreign home ownership figures are raising eyebrows while passport control delivers the entire...

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 hanging by a thread, and hospital walkouts are piling pressure on Ibiza’s healthcare system. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English...

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 Menorca, there's a Balearic crossover with a new market in Santa Ponsa, the 'world's most expensive' restaurant is back and Amnesia opens i...

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 shenanigans with no solutions in sight, the billion euro Balearic boating industry that feels unloved and Ibiza is going back to medieval times and thats a good t...

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 is the West End of San Antonio being demolished? Theres a cycling surge but is it good for the local economy and Ibiza and Mallorca appear on a very pr...

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 Ibiza, the World’s Best Clubs revealed, Richie’s lads have a very good week, and where the Greeks lead - will the Spanish follow? All this and more in TALKING...

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 den Serra, in the north of Ibiza is finally being demolished but there's a curveball with wings, a new Netflix series will focus on the life...

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 proves successful once again and theres’ a fun food ‘tour’ happening in Calvia for the next 4 weeks. Ibiza’s new bus system hasn’t been a success story so far...

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 Mallorca and our general sports round-up, while a war of words has broken out at the new venue for Lío Ibiza. There’s also a surprising sighting off the co...

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 Balearics ruling of not being able to rent apartments, the Repsol Guide spreads Sunshine with their new 'Solete' awards, La Roja - S...

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, Mallorca gets ready for arrivals, clubbing and music news and, RCD Mallorca secure 3 points. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS We are the only English sp...

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 boom has peaked. We also reveal the 2026 Soft Power Index for Ibiza and Mallorca, with some surprising results. On the sports front, Real Mallorca turn vic...

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 property “ban” headlines, Real Mallorca spring a surprise managerial move while UNVRS stick to the proven formula. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS We ar...

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 it’s badly needed, Real Mallorca sack their coach, there’s a major update on Ibiza’s desperate need for public housing and we haven’t forgotten the Parador...

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 council clash. Ibiza has capped car arrivals on ferries and the 2025 numbers are revealed and Frank the Stagman takes aim at San Antonio and Ibiza. once again....

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 Balearics hits a record high - plus Richie’s football fix and a blockbuster announcement from one of Ibiza’s super clubs.  All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS We...

Spain’s deadly train crash, Ibiza’s parador finally nears finish, Santa Eulalia goes all-in on family tourism, solar eclipse mania builds for August, Europe’s top stag destinations, Five Guys hits Magaluf, Ibiza unveils new sports complex, Real Mallorca grind out a win, and Superclub Amnesia celebrates its 50th birthday. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS We are the only English speaking podca...

Palma’s new paseo marítimo sparks controversy as a famous club issues a shock notice; Ibiza hits record passenger numbers amid sustainability concerns; 10,000 new taxi licences for Mallorca and Ibiza as Uber tightens its grip; San Sebastián celebrations in Palma; Ibiza club updates; DJ Guy Gerber wins the biggest court case of his life; Macclesfield Town reward their FA Cup heroes with a trip to I...

Happy New Year! Richie kicks things off with a no-holds-barred rant on the great UK airport parking rip-off, while we ask whether a summer flight price war could be on the horizon. On the Beach Holidays unveil a novel new insurance option, Ibiza faces an unexpected migration crisis involving children, and cruise ships are already lining up for August’s much-anticipated solar eclipse. Public housin...