TALKING BALEARICS

Martin & Richie discuss the fallout from Ibiza floods, Wayne Lineker makes an honest admission, the Beckhams live it large in Mallorca on their beautiful yacht, Lionel Messi's hotel group take an interesting turn, it's the Ibiza clubs closing week but the bar association starts the fights back, Instagram sensation 'Eating with Tod' on Ibiza's coolest restaurants meanwh...

Severe floods sweep the Ibiza & the Balearics with public warnings being issued, the annual DJ Awards promises to be a hotly disputed affair with all of the globes best DJ's in attendance. Meanwhile the ABTA conference is due to take over Mallorca but is there still room for travel agents and what will they notice about the changing face of Magaluf. Palma will host several thousand United...

AIRBNB has claimed victory over unlicensed accommodation advertised on its platform but is it too early to be celebrating, as PRIVATE JETS usage soars in the Balearics is the push back from pressure groups warranted and what is the solution going forward. The central government has rejected the budget proposal for Balearic residents to receive their TRAVEL DISCOUNT but how serious is the situation...

The Balearics government's proposals to solve the housing crisis receives pushback from a new Mallorca pressure group, new smoking and vape laws come into force covering previous grey areas, Mallorca's public transport has an overhaul but is the Palma Metro still a white elephant, changing attitudes signal diminishing returns for Ibiza's bars but there's a new initiative to re-...

Autumn is coming and the Daily Mail bark up the wrong tree yet again with their latest headline as Mallorca goes through a noticeable shift in clientele, the Ibiza Hall of Fame gets off to a strong start, migrants on boat crossings to Ibiza and Formentera have new facilities waiting for them and a deadly car crash rocks San Antonio to its core but what's the solution to the increasingly dange...

As migrant crossings to the Balearics show no sign of easing there's a showdown brewing between local & central government, Ibiza hotels are set for major investment in their relentless quest for the luxury market meanwhile Ryanair have their own quest to penalise those trying to cut corners. The Times newspaper runs a big article detailing the shocking death stats for young Brits in Ibiz...

New figures out for 2025 tourist visitors to Spain show a surprising trend that might have far reaching implications for the Balearics, David Guetta at Ushuaia Ibiza gets a review, 'Ghost Diners' are having a major impact especially in Menorca of all places. Ibiza has 17 (SEVENTEEN) entries in the Top 100 Clubs in the World and who is exactly to blame for environmental issues on overcrow...

Social media & the UK press are presenting Mallorca in a certain light but what's the real story and how is it affecting business on the largest Balearic Island? High end restaurants in Ibiza are disguising tips and service charges within their bills but what is the law and what can you do, meanwhile how has a table coat hook ended up in court with strong accusations from both sides? Real...

Jeff Bezos brings his luxury fleet to the Balearics with an eye watering display of wealth & Leonardo Di Caprio comes along for the ride, meanwhile Katy Perry & DJ Diplo are on the naughty step, La Liga kicks off with a mouth watering first match for Real Mallorca with FC Barcelona due to arrive in Palma this coming weekend. USA and Qatar hold Gaza peace talks...on the White Isle (?) and s...

TOURISMPHOBIA - after Richie was interviewed on TIMES RADIO about the Spanish pushback against tourism that’s grabbing headlines around the world, it's time to have a frank and honest discussion that includes the full interview on Times Radio. How is the reality? What is the root cause? And is there a solution?  This is TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the...

Magaluf's Mayor is upbeat but bemoans the lack of what? Are car hire companies taking us for a ride? Ibiza businesses lament the disappearance of families while the White Isle's government commission a report that is sure to fan the flames for a certain sector and a slightly longer podcast this week as DWAYNE NOLAN joins us to give his assessment on the Ibiza clubbing season so far and c...

SPECIAL PODCAST: It's a repeat of the World Cup Final on Sunday when England take on Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 Final in Basel Switzerland. Richie & Martin look at the two teams and celebrate that 3 of the starting XI for Spain are from the Balearics. They talk about how the teams made it to the final, the ups & downs and what they think might happen come kick off. This is TA...

Ibiza Rocks hotel issues a public statement & reflects after a tragedy but why is it happening all too often, a new report claims that some businesses are down by up to 40%, Soho Farmhouse has opened in Ibiza but what's the verdict meanwhile a new uber cool pool and spa has also opened with a somewhat strange name. We've all heard of pirate taxis but the latest development takes the...

Mallorca billboard carrying a muddled message, Ibiza shanty town razed to the ground, live music is defining the Balearics biggest island with some familiar names, speed camera shenanigans, Soho Farmhouse opens in Ibiza with a very famous face and some big news about Balearic football. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat popu...

The A-List celebs are arriving in their droves with some surprising names, parking issues in San Antonio as the appeals court issues a shock order, there might be tourismophobia demonstrations but the two least likely resorts are fighting back & taking a few risks along the way, the national police have issued an idiot's guide to not ruining your holidays, the Guardian runs a surprise exp...

A potential hotel sector strike has been avoided after a last minute deal, a new report has highlighted the changing habits of Ibiza's tourists, Airbnb has cut the number of illegal rentals online however this is contradicted by a baffling new report about Palma, there's a reminder about potential passport problems, have Ibiza's government really got a hold of the growing shanty tow...

Balearic vineyards set to suffer from increased taxes, Ibiza's famous Sa Trinxa beach bar gets collared by the noise police, a new UK airport looks to bring more arrivals to the archipelago which will enrage the tourismophobia disciples, Magaluf promenade (part 1) has it's official opening, sporadic fires keep Ibiza on its toes, San Juan fiestas take over the islands, there's a big...

Sky News release a headline grabbing report on Ibiza but what's the real story? 'Turismophobia' hits the streets of Mallorca again but are they targeting the wrong people? Carlos Alcaraz is back in Ibiza after his French Open triumph but with a surprising admission, Borussia Dortmund open an exciting new academy in Mallorca which highlights the importance of football for Balearics y...

A 'devastating' report reveals a tourist tax bombshell that is quite breathtaking, Trasmed ferry company have launched an Ibiza product that has the local government frothing at the mouth. Mallorca Live is back and it seems to be catering for a specific audience, Ibiza's beaches are stamping out a nasty habit and the super-yachts have started to arrive in Balearic waters with some m...

UNVRS Ibiza, the worlds first 'hyper club',  has finally opened its doors at a cost of around €100M and the feedback has been almost unanimous however one surprising detail has trended on social media, an advertising slogan has upset the Spanish press in Mallorca but are they shooting the messenger? Tourist figures are out for April and it's taken us by surprise but what's chan...

There's a big LOUIS VUITTON event in Palma & some locals aren't happy, which Ibiza beaches are charging too much for SUNBEDS with councils biting back, why are RYANAIR pleased with their day in court? There's a new EARLY WARNING system being tested in all 4 Balearic Islands, Ibiza TAXI prices might drastically change and where is 1 of only 2 fully fledged NUDIST BEACHES in Spain...

New UK/EU agreements on food, travel & freedom of movement - surrender or success for the Balearics? Under the radar but Ibiza's car limits will definitely come into force in less than 2 weeks, rental prices take a dip but the devil is in the detail, Okuda San Miguel's street art is due to be unveiled in San Antonio but there's a dramatic last minute development and we go food c...

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...

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...

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 sa...