TALKING BALEARICS

Martin Makepeace

Number 1 for news and views from IBIZA. Welcome to my 'MAN IN SAN AN' Podcast

TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year.

MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years.

About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.

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Sep 10, 2025 · 23 min
Lack of Brits not affecting Mallorca, Ibiza Hall of Fame, Migrants Update & Deadly Crash rocks San Antonio
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 dangerous roads? This is TALKING BALEARICS in the rain. 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 '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
Sep 3, 2025 · 28 min
Migrant Crossings, Big Investment for Ibiza Hotels, Ryanair Warning, The Times on Brit Deaths & a Bill goes Viral
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 Ibiza and a restaurant in Mallorca goes viral when it publishes a massive bill but is it real or fake. Either way 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 '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
Aug 27, 2025 · 27 min
Crisis? Record Visitors to Spain! David Guetta Review, Ghost Diners, World's Top Clubs, Overcrowded Beach Surprise & Scam Warning
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 overcrowded beaches and finally a scam warning that isn't rocket science but still worth a mention. 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 '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
Aug 20, 2025 · 28 min
Mallorca Social Media Shocker, Illegal Service Charge Warning, Ibiza 'Hookgate', Real Mallorca Robbed & 'Fake' Taxi
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 Mallorca finished last Saturday's match with 9 men and someone is not happy (and let's not mention kick off times) and finally a lawyer who set up a 'fake' taxi website is facing a big fine. 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 '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
Aug 13, 2025 · 20 min
Bezos & his toys, Di Caprio, Real Mallorca v Barça, Ibiza Final Boss, Katy Perry & DJ Diplo fined, USA/Qatar talks & big astronomy news
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 some big astronomy news involving meteors and a solar eclipse make the national headlines. This is an out of this world 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 '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
Aug 6, 2025 · 31 min
TOURISMPHOBIA SPECIAL - Times Radio interview, why/what is happening and is there a solution?
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 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 '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
Jul 30, 2025 · 33 min
Magaluf Mayor upbeat, car hire short cuts, ‘Ibiza’ says NO to families & nightlife? Plus Dwayne Nolan's Ibiza club report
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 comes up with a few surprises. 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 '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
Jul 25, 2025 · 14 min
Special Podcast: Lionesses v La Roja in the final at the Women's Euros 2025
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 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 '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
Jul 23, 2025 · 25 min
Balcony tragedy claims a young life, some businesses down 40%, Soho Farmhouse review, Clap House, fake taxi & celebwatch
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 biscuit and which yacht was fined 200,000 EUR for some atrocious parking off the coast of Formentera. Lots to discuss this week including a Dwayne Nolan no-show on 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 '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
Jul 16, 2025 · 23 min
Muddled tourist message, shanty town dismantled, live music bonanza, speed camera shocker, Soho Farmhouse & local football
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 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 '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
Jul 9, 2025 · 27 min
A-Listers arrive, parking shocker, rejuvenation of Magaluf & San An, idiot's guide to holidays, ambulance meltdown & Real Mallorca
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 exposé on Ibiza ambulances and the Balearics' only representative in the top tier of Spanish football has released their very reasonably priced season tickets prices to much fanfare. 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 '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
Jul 2, 2025 · 23 min
Strike avoided, changing habits of tourists, Airbnb love-in, passport problems, shanty town shenanigans & Boneca the cow
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 town problems? And a cow in Galicia runs away with a beauty contest. 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 '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
Jun 25, 2025 · 26 min
Sa Trinxa DJ ban, local wines setback, new UK airport, Magaluf promenade opens, San Juan fiestas & Klopp's new pub
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 tennis tournament in Mallorca with a famous face in the crowd & Richie givs an update on his amazing Radiothon running total for charity. 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 '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
Jun 18, 2025 · 26 min
Sky News own goal, more tourist protests, Alcaraz back for more, Borussia Dortmund Academy, Salt Bae & Radiothon
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 youth culture, Salt Bae's eye watering new development in Ibiza and Richie is about to go Radiothon Crazy for some great causes. 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 '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
Jun 11, 2025 · 19 min
€421M Tourist Tax Bombshell, Trasmed 'Party Cruise', Mallorca Live, Spielberg & Koum's Superyachts & Alcaraz's secret to success
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 mega-famous guests onboard while French Open tennis champion Carlos Alcaraz has shared the surprising secret of his success. 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 '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
Jun 4, 2025 · 24 min
UNVRS Ibiza opens, 'Game of Homes' Mallorca controversy, arrival figures for April, Gordon Ramsay opens in Ibiza, American Balearic takeover
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 changed on the islands? Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is opening a new restaurant in Ibiza this weekend, is this another sign of the White Isle's relentless upmarket surge? And finally is there a clandestine Balearic takeover by North America? 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 '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
May 27, 2025 · 23 min
Louis Vuitton in Palma, sunbed wars, Ryanair in court, new flood warning system, taxi prices & best Euro nudist beach
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? 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 '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
May 21, 2025 · 20 min
Rentals prices downturn, new EU/UK reset, Ibiza car limits , PMI fast food take over, D-Day for San An street art & world's most expensive restaurant
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 crazy as plans announced for europe's biggest fast food restaurant meanwhile where is the world's most expensive restaurant plus the restaurant that consumes the most caviar in the world. A clue - all 3 are in the Balearics. THIS IS TALKING BALEARICS AFTER ALL! 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 '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
May 14, 2025 · 28 min
Expensive rentals v shanty towns, Harry Kane at Pacha, 'Which' report on tourism, working week change & best sandwich
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 '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
May 7, 2025 · 22 min
Big Boating Business, Ryanair's O'Leary on drinks, tourist tax, Ibiza drugs bust, property news, talking RUBBISH, Medieval festival
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 '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