Majorca Mallorca

Jan Edwards on Mallorca Restaurants, Real Reviews and Where to Eat Next

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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 still be difficult for women, and how changing dining habits may make the industry more family-friendly in future.

The conversation moves through new and notable restaurants, including El Bandarra, Selvacha, Shima at Hotel Formentor, Brusca brew pub in Manacor, Blanca Terra winery restaurant near Montuïri, Molí de Sant Rafel in Llubí and Ponderosa Beach.

Jan also explains how she approaches restaurant reviews, why she usually pays for her own meals, and why honest, unannounced reviewing matters.

There is also time for wine fairs, the Mallorca 312 traffic problem, Books Uncorked, literary dinners in Valldemossa, restaurant gossip, chef moves, Protur Chef, Reserva Rotana and a mention for Bhukkad Boca.

It is a warm, funny and food-filled episode for anyone who enjoys eating out in Mallorca, or simply likes hearing two women talk honestly about restaurants, real life and where to find the good stuff.

Suggested chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Jan Edwards returns to the studio

01:30 The new Chefs(in) guide

03:50 Chef culture and restaurant associations

04:40 Why are most chefs men?

07:20 Lunch, dinner and changing dining habits

08:55 Restaurants Jan wants to try

10:45 Shima at Hotel Formentor

11:30 Where to find the Chefs(in) guide

12:10 Sóller restaurants and Tuesday night closures

14:15 Brusca brew pub in Manacor

17:30 Eating out, balance and cheese

18:30 Beer tasting and flights

20:00 Traffic, cyclists and the Pollença wine fair

22:50 Blanca Terra winery restaurant

25:00 Terra Gust and farm-to-table food

27:40 Molí de Sant Rafel in Llubí

28:15 The bee museum in Llubí

30:00 Beef, barbecue and family restaurants

32:35 Why paella is a lunchtime dish

34:30 Ponderosa Beach

36:10 How Jan reviews restaurants

39:30 Books Uncorked

41:00 Literary dinners in Valldemossa

44:25 Andrés Benítez leaves Botànic

46:40 Protur Chef competition

51:30 Reserva Rotana

53:20 Aethos Mallorca in Peguera

55:00 Where to find Jan’s reviews

56:00 Bhukkad Boca recommendation

57:15 Closing thoughts

Justin Jones: Survival, Strength and Six Points in Mallorca

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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 through Balearic Adventures, then through metalwork and Balearic Coating Solutions.

The conversation covers the reality of building a business in Mallorca, the importance of reputation, word of mouth and community, and why the island can be such a rewarding place for people willing to work hard and show up properly.

Justin then speaks openly about the catastrophic car accident that left him with life-changing injuries. He remembers the crash, the rescue, the weeks in a coma, the operations, the hallucinations, the medical decisions, and the people who fought to save his limbs and his future.

He also talks about the emotional aftermath: depression, isolation, dependency, pain, family changes, and the people who kept turning up when he needed them most.

The episode also looks forward. Through a specialist hand trike, Justin has found a new way to move, train and experience Mallorca again. With the support of friends, physiotherapist Tracy Evans, Oliver Neilson and the Six Points community, he is now preparing to take on the Six Points Challenge, raising money for local charities and proving, in his own way, that life can still open new doors.

This is a story about survival, friendship, Mallorca, sport, mental health and the stubborn decision to keep going.

Suggested chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Welcome to Justin Jones

00:45 Growing up in South Africa

01:40 Moving to the UK

03:20 First visit to Mallorca

04:30 Moving to Mallorca with Marie

05:00 Balearic Adventures and the Zorb years

06:00 Why Mallorca felt familiar after South Africa

07:40 Raising children in Mallorca

10:50 Life and business on the island

12:20 Balearic Metal Projects and Balearic Coating Solutions

14:00 Starting small and building a business

15:15 Reputation, marketing and word of mouth in Mallorca

16:40 The car accident

18:10 Son Espases, coma and life support

19:15 Remembering the impact

22:30 The alternate reality during the coma

25:20 Operations and medical miracles

28:40 What Justin has lost and what may still be possible

31:00 Fighting to keep his limbs

33:30 Tracy Evans and the physiotherapy journey

35:30 Coming home during Covid

36:10 Gratitude, positivity and perspective

37:30 Life after the accident

39:40 Insurance, court and the Spanish system

42:50 Depression and isolation

44:00 Getting out again

45:45 Discovering the hand trike

47:00 Cycling again for the first time

49:00 Meeting Oliver on the road

50:30 Six Points and charity cycling

52:50 Sport, fitness and mental health

55:30 Raising money for local charities

59:30 Advice for anyone struggling

01:00:45 Closing thoughts

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Sóller, Summer and the Stories Behind the Valley with Shirley Roberts

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0200

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 to the plaza for the final moors and Christians battle, you should be able to watch it on IB3, the Balearics TV channel, here is there YouTube account. https://www.youtube.com/IB3

In this episode, Oliver Neilson is joined by Shirley Roberts, the writer behind Sollerweb and a long-standing voice of the Sóller Valley.

The conversation begins with the change of season in Mallorca, from winter calm to the early signs of summer, and the welcome news that rainfall has helped ease water concerns for the months ahead. Shirley and Oliver discuss why Sóller becomes so busy early in the year, especially with day trippers arriving by train, tram, bus and hire car.

They also look at the practical realities of life in a popular destination: traffic through the tunnel, parking changes, residents’ zones, the role of the Consell, increased bus services and why visitors are best advised to leave the car behind where possible.

The conversation moves through Deià, cycling season, Mallorca 312, the pressures on housing, the realities behind second homes and empty properties, and the often misunderstood relationship between tourism, employment and local life.

A major part of the episode is dedicated to the Firó de Sóller, one of Mallorca’s most dramatic and emotional traditional fiestas. Shirley explains the story of the Moors and Christians, the beach battles, the final battle in the square, the role of the Valentes Dones and the newer children’s Firó, which she describes as unmissable.

Finally, Shirley shares her thoughts on the changing restaurant scene in Sóller and Port de Sóller, from local food and traditional dishes to late lunches, private chefs, takeaways and the island-wide shift in how people are eating out.

Suggested chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Shirley Roberts returns to the podcast

01:00 Water, rain and the start of the season

02:00 Shirley’s work with the Majorca Daily Bulletin

03:00 Sóller, Port de Sóller, Fornalutx, Biniaraix and Deià

04:00 English-speaking communities and the Anglican Church in Palma

05:30 Winter in Mallorca and the George Sand myth

06:40 Why Sóller is such a popular day trip

08:30 Traffic, the tunnel and the main road into Sóller

10:30 Parking changes, green lines and blue lines

13:00 Port de Sóller improvements and pedestrianisation

15:00 Mallorca 312 and cycling season

18:30 Deià, buses, taxis and getting around

21:30 Second-hand markets and the reality of local incomes

23:00 Housing, second homes and empty properties

28:30 La Huerta, family homes and local life

30:30 The Firó de Sóller explained

33:30 The children’s Firó

35:30 Smoke, gunpowder, pirates and tradition

37:30 Summer changes in Sóller

39:30 Restaurants, late lunches and private chefs

43:30 Local Mallorcan food and where to eat

46:30 Shirley’s restaurant recommendations

49:00 Where to find Sollerweb

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Glynis German on Death, Grief and End-of-Life Planning in Mallorca

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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.

They talk about why death is still such a difficult subject for many people, how grief needs space rather than silence, and why planning ahead can make an enormous difference for families. The conversation also explores what happens when someone dies in Mallorca, why funerals happen so quickly here, what repatriation involves, and why understanding the system matters whether you live on the island or are simply visiting.

Glynis also explains the role of a death doula, the purpose of Death Cafés, and why asking “what matters to you?” can be far more helpful than asking “what’s the matter with you?”

This is a compassionate, fascinating and very human episode about grief, ceremony, community and making peace with difficult conversations.

What we cover in this episode

Glynis German’s journey from Jamaica and Wales to Mallorca
Why Mallorca reminds her of Wales
Her work as a celebrant, funeral celebrant and end-of-life doula
What a death doula actually does
Why funerals matter in the grieving process
How families are becoming more involved in eulogies
The cultural differences around death in Mallorca
Why funerals happen so quickly on the island
The importance of funeral planning, paperwork and insurance
Repatriation and what happens if someone dies abroad
What a Death Café is, and what it is not
Why talking openly about death can be a relief
Support options in Mallorca for grief, illness and end-of-life care

Chapter markers

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Meet Glynis German

01:09 Growing up Jamaican and Welsh

03:11 How Glynis ended up in Mallorca

05:33 Why Mallorca reminds her of Wales

08:03 Life and work on the island

10:53 Becoming an end-of-life doula and celebrant

13:39 Holding space for weddings, funerals and families

16:29 Asking not “what’s the matter?” but “what matters?”

19:41 Why funerals are such an important part of grief

22:01 Memorials, rituals and saying goodbye in different ways

24:45 What happens when someone dies in Mallorca

26:53 Funeral costs, planning and practical realities

32:45 Repatriation, travel insurance and preparing ahead

38:05 Why Glynis was drawn to working with death and dying

42:18 Death Cafés in Mallorca and how they help

47:31 Why these conversations matter for grief and loss

51:01 What a death doula actually does

53:16 An old role returning in a modern form

56:56 Spirituality, grief and finding peace

01:02:21 Advice for anyone feeling anxious about death

01:05:18 How to contact Glynis and find support

01:07:58 Outro

You can get in touch with Glynis here https://glynisgermanfunerals.com/

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From Brooklyn to Deià, Tara Huber on finding her home in Mallorca

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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 returning, eventually began spending much more of her life in the village during Covid. Out of that period came Deia Unpacked, a podcast she created in 2021, built around long-form, lightly edited conversations with people connected to Deià and the wider island.

In this episode, Tara reflects on the shock of arriving in Mallorca from late-80s Brooklyn, the beauty of the drive through Valldemossa into the mountains, and the complexity of moving from visitor to resident. She talks honestly about small-village life, the value and danger of gossip, the international make-up of Deià, and the sense that even in a place often caricatured from the outside, there is a very real and supportive community underneath it all.

She also shares how the podcast grew out of grief and reinvention after Covid disrupted her long career in fitness and personal training in Washington DC. What began as a project became a grounding force, and a way of understanding not just the village, but herself.

The conversation also explores the differences between life in America and life in Mallorca, from food culture and healthcare to entrepreneurship, politics and pace of life. Tara speaks with real passion about women’s health, ageing, the freedom that can come after fifty, and why art, conversation and curiosity matter more than ever.

There is also a fascinating section on Regenera Deià, a regeneration project looking at how the village can restore terraces, reduce fire risk, support local agriculture and create an economy that helps people stay rooted in the community.

It is a wide-ranging, funny, thoughtful episode about place, identity, creativity and what it really means to belong somewhere.

You can see more about Tara and her podcast here https://www.deiaunpacked.com/

00:00 Intro to Tara Huber and Deia Unpacked

02:05 First arriving in Deià in 1989

05:19 Holiday Mallorca versus living here

10:21 What village life in Deià is really like

13:45 Brooklyn, New York, and parallels with Deià

15:05 Living between the US and Mallorca

16:54 Tara’s work in fitness and how Covid changed things

17:55 Why she started Deia Unpacked

20:17 Food culture, health and America versus Mallorca

28:52 Washington DC compared with island life

31:50 Politics, entrepreneurship and life in Spain

37:24 Women’s health, HRT and getting older

43:38 Starting the podcast and learning through it

45:44 How Tara chooses her guests

48:46 Who listens to the podcast and where

52:43 Favourite episodes and where to start

54:36 Advice for Americans moving to Mallorca

57:31 “If Deià is Manhattan, Sóller is Brooklyn”

01:00:49 Regenera Deià explained

01:07:03 Why art matters and whether artists should be funded

01:13:26 What’s next for Tara

Bronwen Griffiths from the Cancer Support Group on healthcare in Mallorca and what every international resident needs to watch out for.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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 stepped into one of the island’s most important volunteer roles. Together, they discuss language, belonging, paperwork, healthcare, family life abroad, and why nobody facing cancer in Mallorca should feel they have to do it alone.

What happens when you move to Spain in your twenties for love, build a life on the islands, raise a family, teach generations of children, and then find yourself leading one of Mallorca’s most important charities?

In this episode of Majorca Mallorca, Vicki talks to Bronwen Griffiths, president of Cancer Support Mallorca, about her 50 years in Spain, her life between Menorca and Mallorca, and the work the charity does for people facing cancer far from home.

Bronwen talks about arriving in Spain in a very different era, learning the language from scratch, adapting to island life, and spending 32 years teaching at Bellver International College. She also explains how Cancer Support Mallorca helps patients and families navigate one of the hardest experiences life can throw at them.

They discuss practical support, hospital appointments, translation help, counselling, nutrition, wigs, transport, end of life planning, volunteering, and the realities of private versus public healthcare in Spain. It is a warm, honest and deeply useful conversation for anyone living in Mallorca, especially those who may one day need help, or want to offer it.

In this episode:

Bronwen’s journey from London to Spain
Life in Menorca and Mallorca in the 1970s and 80s
Learning Spanish and finding your place abroad
32 years at Bellver International College
What Cancer Support Mallorca actually does
Why paperwork matters so much in Spain
The difference between private and public healthcare in serious illness
Volunteering, fundraising and community support on the island

Useful links

Cancer Support Mallorca

cancersupportmallorca.com

Contact Cancer Support Mallorca

info@cancersupportmallorca.com

WhatsApp: +34 659 887 455

Cancer Support Mallorca publicly lists support including patient drop-in centres, emotional support, nutrition advice, translators, transport, practical help, oncology materials and volunteer programmes.

00:00 Intro

04:06 How long Bronwen has been in Spain and Mallorca

04:39 Leaving the UK at 23 after a holiday romance

05:23 Life in Menorca, hotel work and moving around Spain

07:44 Being a young British woman in Menorca in the 1970s

10:08 Learning Spanish and settling into island life

12:08 Leaving teaching in the UK behind

13:20 Family, friendship and community in Spain

16:00 Returning to teaching at Bellver International College

18:27 Retirement, daughters and grandchildren

20:00 Raising bilingual children

22:00 Why making the effort with language matters

25:00 Taking over Cancer Support Mallorca

26:14 How the group began

27:25 What Cancer Support Mallorca actually does

29:21 Nutrition, counselling and buddy support

32:42 Living through cancer and speaking openly about fear

34:00 End of life planning and practical help for families

36:34 Funding, volunteers and how the charity runs

39:53 Hospital drop-in centres and awareness

41:02 Wigs, scarves and support materials

42:11 The art group and knitting group

43:00 Fundraising and the annual walk

46:54 How many patients are being supported now

47:20 Private versus public healthcare in Mallorca

50:00 Why getting your paperwork in order matters

55:00 Helping patients navigate bureaucracy

56:51 The future of the charity and volunteering

58:38 Who volunteers and how the organisation works

01:00:34 Where to find Cancer Support Mallorca

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EES, ETIAS and UK ETA, what changes at Palma Airport, and what travellers need to do

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0200

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 stress when arriving or departing.

They also break down ETIAS, why scam websites are already appearing, and a separate but related headache: the UK’s ETA rules, especially for British dual nationals travelling on non-UK passports.

Key takeaways for listeners

EES is the “at the border” change: biometric registration and electronic tracking replace the old stamp logic for most non-EU short-stay travellers.
90/180 is rolling, no reset: it is not “90 then one day out then 90 again”, it is “are you over 90 of the last 180 days, today?”.
Queues may be worse before they are better, especially at busy regional airports in peak season, because first-time registration takes longer and needs staffing.
ETIAS is not live yet: the EU’s official position is that it will start in the last quarter of 2026 and travellers do not need to do anything now.
UK ETA is now enforced for people who need it, and costs £16 via the official route.
Beware paid “application services” and fake sites, especially for ETIAS, since it is not even open yet.

Mentioned in the episode

EU official Travel to Europe pages: EES and ETIAS (what they are, and current status)
European Commission explainer: EES vs ETIAS differences
UK Government guidance: Apply for a UK ETA, cost, what it does and does not do
UK Government announcement on ETA enforcement (25 Feb 2026)
Banco de Alimentos de Mallorca, donation options (as referenced by Nick)
Brits in Spain Facebook page, run by the British Embassy in Madrid (referenced in the discussion)

EU EES (official): https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees

EU ETIAS (official): https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias

European Commission: EES vs ETIAS explainer: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/ees-vs-etias-main-differences-know-travellers-2026-01-29_en

UK ETA apply (official): https://www.gov.uk/eta

UK ETA enforcement news release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-enforces-digital-permission-to-travel

Banco de Alimentos de Mallorca (donations): https://www.bancodealimentosdemallorca.org/donativos

Brits in Spain (British Embassy Madrid): https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/

....and some links from Nick.

Work out how long you can stay with this spreadsheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wTSpknDO0azRvEa_JQvCTJ_W3iMBafySYi9p3i6KvYw/edit?gid=1766127169#gid=1766127169

...help him to help local charities while getting a personally guided tour of Palma from the man himself.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563615153343

Low season and high standards: Mallorca Restaurant Week is launched

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0200

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 timing matters
How restaurants are chosen, beyond Michelin stars
The local produce commitment, and why it’s part of the point
What you can book, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails
How feedback leads to end of event recognitions
A few suggestions to get you started, from Japanese spots to veggie picks

Book through the official site and explore the list of restaurants and menus. Links are in the show notes.

Show notes

Guests

Anna Ruiz Alvaro, Mallorca Restaurant Week
Mia Narpta, Mallorca Restaurant Week

What you’ll hear

Mallorca Restaurant Week starts now and runs until 31 March, with a closing party on 30 March at Tabana
Over 50 restaurants participating, with more joining during the run
Why it’s designed for low season, to support restaurants and extend the season
The focus on local produce and the island’s food ecosystem
How booking works, and how feedback is collected
Names mentioned in conversation include Mark Fosh, Voro, DINS Santi Taura, Adrián Quetglas, Andreu Genestra, Aromata, and others

Mentions from the conversation

Restaurant Week website: restaurant-week.es
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantweekes/

MallorcaRestaurantWeek, RestaurantWeekMallorca, PalmaDeMallorca, MallorcaFood, MallorcaRestaurants, MallorcaLife, EatLocalMallorca, Km0, SlowFoodMallorca, VisitMallorca, FoodiesMallorca, PalmaFood

Gangster Granny, Sant Antoni, and Winter Life in Sóller

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0200

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 demonis, the blessing of the animals, and the surprisingly surreal horse races that take place right in the middle of town.

Along the way, the conversation moves into something deeper too, the difference between the postcard version of Mallorca and the year-round reality, the cost of living, subsidies, and the voices we do not always hear, especially from the immigrant communities who keep the island running.

And yes, there’s a delicious detour into Bhukkad Boca, the new Punjabi and South African-inspired neighbourhood bar in Palma.

What you’ll hear about

The joy of the “between Christmas and New Year” quiet days
Winter rituals, sea walks, slow season routines, and the comfort of familiarity
Why Repic and Port de Sóller feel like a safe place
What belonging really means when you live here year-round
Sant Antoni in Sóller, what happens, when, and where
Bonfires, demonis, barbecues, and why it still feels joyful and free
The blessing of the animals (and why you should wear red)
Horse races in the town car park, and how surreal that feels
The bus culture of fiestas (and why younger locals love it)
Cost of living, subsidies, and what a “voucher world” looks like
A personal story that brings the conversation back to gratitude and perspective
Desi pubs in the UK, and how communities reshape culture over time
Bhukkad Boca in Palma, a new opening with big neighbourhood energy

Places and mentions

Sóller
Port de Sóller
Repic
La Huerta (Sóller)
Sant Antoni (Mallorca)
Sant Sebastià (Palma)
Bhukkad Boca (Son Armadams, Palma)
Merchants (Palma)
Tom Brown’s (Palmanova)

Quote highlights

“I love that week where you don’t know what day it is, you can just mooch about in your pyjamas.”
“The sea is definitely my safe place.”
“Everywhere you go in the next ten days, you’ll find a celebration of some kind.”
“It’s not spicy, it’s spiced up.”
“Mallorca has so many layers, the holiday version, the resident version, the international version, the working version.”

If you loved this episode…

If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the Mallorca Mallorca Podcast wherever you listen, and share this episode with a friend who loves Mallorca in the quieter season.

And if you’re spending January on the island, this is your sign to get out and experience the winter fiestas, even if you watch from a safe distance with a warm drink in hand.

Food as Medicine in Mallorca, with Maya Flynn

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0200

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, environment, digestion, and stress all shape how we feel. They also discuss the difference between folklore wisdom and modern science, and why the best results often come from using both.

Vicki brings a real-world question to the table too, a skin antioxidant test result that made no sense on paper. Maya explains how nutrients are prioritised in the body, why absorption matters as much as intake, and why context always wins in nutrition.

Finally, Maya shares details of her new Mallorca workshop series, Food as Medicine, starting 24 January, a ten-session community experience designed to cut through misinformation, build food confidence, and help people understand their own bodies with practical tools, not perfection.

What you’ll hear about

Maya’s move from Poland to Ireland, then Mallorca
Why “healthy” diets do not work the same for everyone
Functional medicine, what it is, and why people seek it out
Common issues clients bring, acne, bloating, itching, allergies, hormone shifts, perimenopause
Why symptoms are not the disease, they are signals
Ancient wisdom vs modern science, and why both can be useful
Time, routines, and why simple, repeatable meals matter
The updated US food pyramid and what it could mean in practice
Antioxidants, beta-carotene, absorption, and why fats matter
How Maya works with clients, questionnaires, photos, consultations, tests, and support options
Organic vs non-organic, and the “level up, not perfection” approach
Maya’s Food as Medicine series in Santa Catalina, Palma, and what each module covers

Food as Medicine series, key details

Starts: 24 January
Format: 10 Saturdays (you can join single sessions, or bundles of 5 or 10)
Session length: 2.5 hours, with a brunch break
Location: Santa Catalina, Palma (at Cintina)
Language: English
Sign-up: via Maya’s website (Food as Medicine tab)

Modules mentioned

New Year Reset (mindset, health audit, cutting through misinformation)
Food confidence (shopping in Mallorca, labels, avoiding marketing traps, Yuka app pros and cons)
Reading bloods and symptoms (how to interpret patterns, what you see in the mirror)
Stress resilience (thriving in stress, not pretending you can remove it)
Gut health (microbiome, parasites, ecosystem balance, symptoms beyond digestion)
Hormones and perimenopause (why symptoms are so intense, lifestyle factors)
Fitness and immunity (autoimmune conditions, histamine issues, sensitivities vs intolerances)

Places and mentions

Mallorca
Santa Catalina, Palma
Cintina
Mercadona
Yuka app

Quote highlights

“There is no such thing as one healthy diet.”
“Symptoms are not the disease, they’re the expression of what’s happening deeper.”
“Sustainable health comes from consistency.”
“Embrace the routine.”
“Improve life without turning it into a project.”

If you loved this episode…

If you’re feeling confused by conflicting nutrition advice, or you want practical steps that fit real life in Mallorca, this conversation is a great starting point. Follow the Mallorca Mallorca Podcast wherever you listen, and share this episode with a friend who’s trying to feel better without making life more complicated.

Mallorca Eats, Global Roots: Mia Naprta on Palma’s Best Bites and New Food Finds

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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 also hear about a few lesser known neighbourhood favourites and how Mallorca’s food scene is expanding far beyond the classics.

In this episode, we cover

Why some Croatians celebrate Christmas on 7 January, and what a Croatian Christmas table looks like
The dishes Mia misses and the soups she is cooking at home this winter
Adrian Quetglas (Palma), a lunch menu that feels like a treat without going overboard
Bazar (Palma) for elevated tapas and generous set menus
A “vermouth show” bar, and why Palma is at its best when it gets a bit weird
Merchants (Palma) and their winter afternoon tea experience
A new opening: Bhukkad Boca, an Indian inspired cafe near Bellver Castle
Mango Beach, Colombian comfort food and a sugar cane based drink worth trying
Restaurant Week Mallorca, and how restaurants can get involved
A birthday spa day at La Residencia, including an ice bath moment

Places mentioned

People and projects

Mia Naprta, food writer and organiser of Restaurant Week Mallorca
Restaurant Week Mallorca (end of February to end of March)

Croatian phrases from the episode

Happy New Year: Sretna Nova (or Sretna Nova Godina)
Merry Christmas: Sretan Božić

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Coaching in Mallorca: Imke Frost on Change, Courage and Daring to Be You

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0200

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 coaching.

Together, they discuss:

Leaving a secure and respected career
Why courage is not the absence of fear
The difference between functioning and living
Walking the Camino de Santiago alone
Coaching versus counselling
Why New Year’s resolutions so often fail
Mental health in Mallorca and the expat experience
Midlife as a powerful turning point, especially for women
The Dare To Be You coaching programme

This episode is for anyone who feels restless, disconnected or quietly asking themselves, “Is this really it?”

https://www.thegapcounselling.com/

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Three Things We Loved in 2025: Mallorca Moments, Big Names, and Brilliant People

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200

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
2025 pick 1: Otillie Quince, transplant athlete and relentlessly positive force, expanding her bike shop and winning again at the Transplant Games
2025 pick 1: Justin Bieber in Port d’Andratx, the reality of fame, crowds outside Nacra, and Vicki’s accidental viral “Beliebers” moment
2025 pick 2: Kanye West and Pueblo Espanyol, and the scramble to help Drag Brunch find a venue after a sudden complex takeover
2025 pick 2: The Disgusting Food Museum in Palma, what it was like to try the samples, why it was a great idea, and the disappointment of its closure
2025 pick 3: Nick Brown, the Palma walking tour expert who refuses tips and encourages donations to local charities instead
2025 pick 3: Luna Fluxà Cross, Mallorca’s rising motorsport talent, her Mercedes programme, and the step up into Spanish Formula 4
A quick note on 2026 intentions: consistency, community, and staying focused on what’s good about Mallorca

Names and places mentioned

Otillie Quince, OQ Service Course (Pollença), Port d’Andratx, Nacra, Cala Llamp, Gran Folies, Poble Espanyol, Disgusting Food Museum (Palma), ABTA conference (Magaluf), Simon Calder, Nick Brown (Palma walks), Luna Fluxà Cross, Spanish Formula 4

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From bar seats to big awards: Jan Edwards’ latest Mallorca food finds

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:32:00 +0200

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 actually recorded before Christmas, but all of the info is still relevant now.

Highlights

Little Jarana (Palma): Jan’s latest restaurant-of-the-week, a small, intimate spot built around sharing plates and a counter view of the kitchen. Chef-owner Abraham Artigas keeps things Mediterranean with playful international touches, and it is one of those places you will want to book ahead. https://www.littlejarana.com/
Mallorca’s Michelin conversation: A quick, friendly breakdown of what the latest guide recognition means on such a small island, and why you do not always need to dress up, even in star territory.
Terrae and the rise of zero-waste dining: Jan talks sustainability, “use everything” cooking, and why zero-waste restaurants are so compelling right now.
Can March (Manacor) turns 100: A centenary celebration for a long-running family restaurant, plus a newly published book covering the story and recipes (with more languages expected). https://www.canmarch.com/en/
Tomeu Caldentey in Sa Coma: Jan shares a packed-room tasting menu experience, the appeal of chef-counter dining, and why some chefs choose freedom over the “golden shackles” of constant awards pressure. https://tomeucaldentey.com/en/
Restaurant discovery and marketing: Instagram rabbit holes, why character-led marketing works (including a shout-out to Annabelle’s), and why “book ahead” is the best stress-reducer in Mallorca dining season.

Christmas 2025 with Nina from The Calendar Mallorca

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:05:00 +0200

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, and why she created a special “Festive Moments 2025” category to keep Christmas programmes manageable. Together they talk through family friendly highlights in Palma and beyond, artisan markets and gifting ideas, and the local traditions that make a Mallorcan Christmas feel different from anywhere else.

You will hear about belen routes and restored nativity scenes, Santa Lucia in the cathedral, the Festa de l’Estendard on New Year’s Eve, fancy dress runs in Calvià, cold water swims, hotel afternoon teas and the magic of the Three Kings parades. Along the way, Vicki and Nina also touch on women’s health events, the importance of shopping local and why experiences often make the best presents.

In the final part of the episode, Vicki and Ollie catch up on island life, from a new smoking ban proposal and invasive horseshoe snakes to house prices and the challenges of finding somewhere to live in Mallorca.

Guest bio

Nina Moons is the founder of The Calendar Mallorca, an online platform that curates events, markets, workshops and cultural happenings across the island. Passionate about community and supporting local businesses, she sifts through hundreds of listings so that locals and visitors can find the best of what is on, without the overwhelm.

Links

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Exploring Mallorca Through Food with Michelle from Food Tours Balearics

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:50:00 +0200

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 gastronomy, the importance of local partnerships and the joy of discovering the island through food.

Michelle is the co founder of Food Tours Balearics, a Mallorca based company offering self guided and group food tours across Palma, Santa Catalina and, most recently, Ibiza. With a background in large scale events and a passion for connecting people through food, she has built a concept that blends local insight with modern technology, giving both residents and visitors a fresh way to explore the Balearics.

Mallorca Food Tours https://foodtoursmallorca.com/ discount code at checkout MM10

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Arizona Bell on Grief, Writing and Life in Mallorca

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:05:00 +0200

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 of lyrical vignettes.

We talk about what it really feels like to lose a parent, how grief can also accompany joyful changes like moving country or children leaving home, and why our culture often does such a poor job of acknowledging loss. Arizona explains how writing became her way of alchemising pain into meaning, why she chose a dictionary structure for her book and what she has learned from years of ghostwriting for other people.

There is also plenty of island life: her finca in Santa Maria with two well travelled rescue dogs, plans for “Books Uncorked” literary and wine evenings at Babel in Palma, and a new writing and yoga retreat in the Tramuntana. If you have ever felt stuck in your grief, or unsure how to start writing your own story, this episode will give you comfort and a gentle nudge.

Arizona on Instagram: @_arizonabell

Mallorca Food Tours https://foodtoursmallorca.com/ discount code at checkout MM10

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Rafa Winckelmann on Inclusive Sport and the Work of Fundació Handisport in Mallorca

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:26:00 +0200

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 outdoor activity on confidence and independence, and the challenges of running a project that relies on skilled instructors, specialist equipment and steady funding. It is a clear look at the work being done to make Mallorca a place where sport belongs to everybody.

This episode focuses on the mission and work of Fundació Handisport. Rafa Winckelmann talks through the origins of the foundation, the sports they offer, and the real world impact on participants and families. He discusses accessibility on the island, the importance of trained staff, and the emotional and social benefits of sport for people with disabilities. The conversation offers insight into how Mallorca can continue to grow as an inclusive and accessible destination.

MALLORCA INSIDERS: Winter in Mallorca with Nina Moons from The Calendar Mallorca: Christmas Lights, Markets and Local Plans

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:14:00 +0200

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 about the famous Palma Christmas lights switch on, the charm and chaos of the city centre that night, and how to navigate the Christmas markets, from Plaça Major to Passeig del Born and village fairs in places like Alaró.

They also dive into community, language and lifestyle. Nina explains how The Calendar Mallorca helps people plug into island life, why experiences make the best gifts, and how her own family is growing up multilingual and very outdoorsy. Expect lots of practical ideas for winter days, from cultural events and kids activities to cosy brunches, jazz nights and spa sessions.

Winter rhythm on Mallorca after the summer season
Palma Christmas lights switch on and how the city celebrates
Christmas markets in Palma and in villages such as Alaró
Why experiences make great Christmas gifts on the island
How The Calendar Mallorca connects different communities and interests
Raising multilingual children and family life in Mallorca
Boutique gyms, wellness spots and ways to stay active in winter
Comedy, theatre and live music as part of the off season scene

Event and lifestyle resources

CHECK The Calendar Mallorca website https://thecalendarmallorca.com/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thecalendar.mallorca/ for weekly event listings.
Palma Christmas lights switch on in November, an evening in the centre with street performers, music and the first big taste of the festive season.

Palma and village Christmas markets, especially:

City centre markets around Plaça Major, La Rambla and Parc de la Mar
Hotel and boutique markets, including Es Baluard and similar spaces
Village markets, for example Alaró, with a strong community feel.

Wellness, fitness and language

Rdy Studios in Palma, an indoor cycling and music focused spin studio with themed classes and community runs.
Balu in Santa Catalina, a boutique Pilates and yoga studio that hosts creative community events.
Haslap, a locally founded running app that lists runs, clubs and events across Mallorca.
Spanish by Living (Tia’s Spanish speaking club), weekly conversation meet ups in Palma plus special activities such as hikes with lunch or boat trips, all aimed at helping people improve Spanish in real life settings.

Food, drink and going out

Grun restaurants in Fornalutx and Deià, open all year with charcoal grilled dishes, fish of the day and family friendly options, ideal after a hike.
Palma jazz lounge at Plaça de la Reina area, a small, intimate venue with live jazz and themed evenings, perfect after dinner.

Family and kids

Palma Aquarium “Yo También” charity days, with reduced entry for residents, extra workshops and activities for children, and a donation from each ticket to a local children’s charity.
Year round family hikes and nature time, especially around Deià, Fornalutx and Sóller, combined with lunch at local restaurants.

Wellness and spa

Wild Spa sauna truck in the Sóller mountains, a mobile sauna experience with community sessions and private bookings, ideal for colder months.
Infrared and recovery style sauna sessions in Palma, as a gentler alternative to traditional very hot saunas.

"We Are Not From Here" chatting with comedians Xavi Jallois and Abdullah Ozturk

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +0200

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 frustration lives. We also discuss touring logistics, small venues, audience differences across the country, and the joy of shared laughter when you have lived between cultures.

Included:

• How the show We Are Not From Here began

• The Madrid Comedy Lab scene

• Performing comedy in your second or third language

• What it feels like to be new, foreign or misplaced

• Turning culture shock into material

• Touring across Spain and audience reactions

• Xavi Jallois on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xavi_jallois/

• Abdullah Ozturk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benabdullahozturk/

• Madrid Comedy Lab https://www.instagram.com/madridcomedylab/

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: Jan Edwards on winter dining, hidden food events and where to eat now

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:27:00 +0200

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 Residencia, Deià. What makes the service special, Miró artworks, and choosing between El Olivo’s tasting menus and Restaurante Miró’s à la carte.

Quiet-season culture in Deià and why small exhibitions and concerts are part of the charm.

Peccata Minuta by Chefs(in): how the token system works, why it draws local food lovers, and how to keep an eye out for dates.

Inca in autumn: cloister venues, fairs and why the train beats driving on big festival days such as Dijous Bo.

How to navigate TaPalma when information is sparse, plus the case for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood routes.

Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends in November and why fixed-price menus help you try new kitchens.

Palma fine dining: Izakaya and the “date-night” test.

Finding out what is on: The Calendar Mallorca for daily listings, SóllerWeb for Sóller valley updates.

Seasonal chat: Thanksgiving options, the challenge of booking Christmas lunch in Mallorca, and why private chefs can be a smart solution.

La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Deià — belmond.com/hotels/europe/mallorca/deia/belmond-la-residencia

El Olivo and Restaurante Miró — Dining at La Residencia

Chefs(in) Mallorca — Peccata Minuta — chefsins.com/peccataminuta

TaPalma tapas route — tapalma.com

Port Adriano Food Passion (weekend set menus in November) — portadriano.com/en/events/food-passion-port-adriano

Izakaya High Japanese Cuisine, Palma — izakayamallorca.com

Asador La Cumbrecita, Son Ferrer — facebook.com/asadorlacumbrecita

Protur Naisa Palma, cafeteria set lunch — proturnaisapalma.com/gastronomia

Estragon La Plaça, Felanitx — restaurant-estragon.com

PAX Gastrobar, Felanitx — pax-gastrobar.com

Batec Restaurant, Felanitx — batecrestaurant.com

Son Bascós, Montuïri (quail and grill) — sonbascos.com

The Calendar Mallorca — thecalendarmallorca.com

SóllerWeb — sollerweb.com

MALLORCA INSIDERS: Aggregate to Buñols: Shirley Roberts on Social Inclusion, Sóller life and filling empty seats

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200

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 papering the house, community partnerships and using the back rows first, plus the value of pay-what-you-can concerts that still fairly compensate artists.

Shirley also paints a vivid picture of autumn life in Sóller. Tardeo at the covered market, free jazz in the Escorxador cultural centre, the annual buñols, All Saints, winter opening patterns, young drummers in parades, and the new children’s Firo. We touch on cyclists, car park debates and drainage aggregates, bonfire smoke inversions, and the wave of older newcomers choosing Mallorca for its social fabric as much as its climate.

It is a generous, grounded hour about belonging, access, and keeping local culture alive all year.

00:00 Intro and mic-check chaos

02:0 Who is Shirley Roberts and SóllerWeb

06:10 Empty seats and pricing. Papering the house 101

13:45 Pay-what-you-can concerts and artist pay

18:40 Autumn in Sóller. Market tardeo and free culture

24:10 Hotels, seasonality and what stays open

28:55 Car parks, aggregates and drainage gripes

33:30 Cyclists, courtesy and living together

39:20 Teachers as culture makers and role models

44:15 Children’s Firo and young drummers

49:00 Bonfire season and air quality concerns

53:20 Buñols, All Saints and street life

57:00 Inclusion ideas and next steps

59:30 Wrap up and December previewSó

Covered market tardeo, live music and family-friendly afternoons.
Free or donation-based concerts at local cultural centres.
What typically closes in November and who stays open through winter.
Culture and community
Teachers as the bridge into arts and sport.
Children’s Firo, young parade drummers and keeping traditions alive.
Car park expansion, aggregate choice and drainage.
Cyclists, courtesy and seasonal rhythms.
Bonfire smoke inversions and health concerns.
Food and folklore Buñols for All Saints, why October feels like Mallorca’s best month.

SóllerWeb (events and local info): https://www.sollerweb.com/

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Johann Nowak: Why La Soledad Could Be Palma’s Next Art Hub

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0200

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’s everyday life matters just as much as the art, and the importance of keeping the neighbourhood accessible to locals rather than shaping it into a tourist zone. Johann shares the long-term philosophy behind building a cultural district: patience, infrastructure, and meaningful relationships between artists, curators and communities.

We also hear stories from the street paella festivals, the independent radio station broadcasting from the barrio, and the early days of Berlin-Mitte that helped shape Johann’s approach. This is a conversation about art as community, place-making, and the slow, deliberate work of bringing something new to life in Palma.

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: Parties, people and places to go in Mallorca with Mia Naprta.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:41:00 +0200

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 this episode we cover her recent holiday in Greece, where that enviable tan came from, her take on the end-of-season party scene in Mallorca, her favourite value lunch spots, and how local Mallorcan cuisine is evolving.

Mia’s break in Greece — what she did, how it compared to Mallorca.

The party season in Mallorca: multiple venues in one night, what it’s really like, and the old-school insider access (Lamborghinis welcome!).

The food scene:

Value menus (“menú del día”) and the shift towards more cost-conscious dining.
The value vs glamour of gourmet burgers.
Local Mallorcan food (mallorquín cuisine) vs the international expectation of paella everywhere.

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The Icelandic Playwright Bringing Bold Theatre to Mallorca, Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:37:00 +0200

From Reykjavík to Palma: Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson is reshaping Mallorca’s creative scene with fearless theatre that asks the big questions: identity, belonging, and the human condition.

In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, we talk with Icelandic playwright and director Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson, a creative force who has made Mallorca his stage.

Reginn shares his journey from Iceland to the island, his love for storytelling that pushes boundaries, and his latest productions that challenge audiences to think differently about culture, connection, and emotion. We discuss the evolution of the theatre scene in Mallorca, the importance of creating original work in English, and how island life fuels his creativity.

This is a fascinating conversation about art, community, and courage and what it really takes to bring bold theatre to a Mediterranean audience.

🎧 Tune in for insight, inspiration, and a glimpse behind the curtain of Mallorca’s emerging performing arts scene.

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🎙 Majorca Mallorca — the sound of the island.

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From Palma to the World: DJ Des Mitchell’s Island Story

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0200

Legendary DJ Des Mitchell has sound-tracked Mallorca for decades, from the golden age of Magaluf and BCM to his residencies that defined the island’s nightlife. In this episode, Des talks about the highs, the near-misses, and the passion that’s kept him behind the decks long after the lights come up. A conversation full of rhythm, humour, and heart from one of Mallorca’s best-loved entertainers.

If you’ve danced anywhere on the island in the last 30 years, chances are DJ Des Mitchell was behind the decks. From his early days on British radio to becoming a household name in Mallorca, Des’s story is built on community, connection, and an undeniable love for music.

In this episode, he joins Vicki McLeod in the studio to talk about:

🎧 How he first arrived in Mallorca and became part of the island’s nightlife history

🏝 His favourite memories from the glory days of BCM, and beyond

🎵 The new generation of DJs carrying the sound of the island forward

Funny, open, and unmistakably real, Des Mitchell is more than a DJ, he’s a storyteller with a soundtrack.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

🎙 Majorca Mallorca — the sound of the island.

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: The Superyacht World with Recruiter Erica Lay

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:56:00 +0200

Meet our newest Mallorca Insider, Erica Lay — veteran crew agent and author of Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed and Stay Sane. Erica lifts the lid on the real superyacht industry in Mallorca: what counts as a superyacht, why TV shows like Below Deck skew expectations, and how hiring really works for deck, interior and engineering roles. We cover the starter essentials (ENG1 medicals, STCW modules, dock-walking), realistic entry salaries and seasons, plus the culture on board — tiny cabins, long hours, big teamwork — and why mental health, boundaries and diversity matter at sea. Erica shares straight-talking advice for “green crew”, what captains actually look for, and how women are carving paths on deck and in the wheelhouse.

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From Stage Lights to Stables: Katja’s Journey to Can Cavall Blau

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:02:00 +0200

What happens when a life in theatre collides with a love of horses and the rhythms of the land? In this episode, we meet Katja Lebelt, founder of Can Cavall Blau, an ecological farm and creative space tucked between Inca and Lloseta.

Katja shares her remarkable journey from designing costumes and sets for opera houses across Europe to building a sustainable farm in Mallorca, where she now lives with her family and a herd of polo horses. We explore how her artistic background influences everything she creates on the farm, from the way the land is shaped to the artisanal products that come from it — bitter orange aperitif Amargéro, natural wines, pomegranate vinegar, lemonade, and more.

Listeners will hear:

How an injured polo horse named Cumbia changed Katja’s life.
The challenges of starting a sustainable farm on rocky Mallorcan terrain.
The evolution of Can Cavall Blau into a hub for horses, natural products, and intimate tastings.
Why Katja sees the farm itself as her new “stage.”
How arena polo is bringing a fresh, sustainable twist to the sport in Mallorca.

Can Cavall Blau is more than a farm — it’s a living performance, rooted in authenticity, connection, and creativity.

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: The island's culinary scene: Restaurant Week with Mia Naprta & Anna Ruiz Alfaro

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:43:00 +0200

This episode of Mallorca Insiders brings back our resident foodie, Mia Naprta, with a special guest, Anna Ruiz Alfaro, organiser of Mallorca Restaurant Week. Together they share the stories behind the island’s buzzing dining scene, from the much-talked-about opening of Annabelle’s in Palmanova (and its infamous €64,000 bill) to the international concept of Restaurant Week — now making its mark in Mallorca. Discover how this initiative showcases top restaurants, celebrates local products, and offers residents and visitors the chance to enjoy high-end dining at accessible prices.

MALLORCA INSIDERS: Table for One, Tram to the Habaneras: Shirley Roberts on Sóller life, service, and community

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0200

Writer and community voice Shirley Roberts joins us from Sóller to talk rain after the storm, water restrictions, and why the island’s hospitality lives or dies on the welcome. We dig into her Table for One mission for solo diners, the reality behind “anti-tourism” headlines, and the charm of the Sóller tram. Shirley also shares true insider tips: the Habaneras music nights on Repic beach with special train and tram options, when Palma and Sóller switch on the Christmas lights, and why church halls, events calendars, and third-age centres still knit local life together. Warm, candid, and very Mallorca.

Rain, leaks and water talk: post-storm relief, how Sóller and Deià handle shortages, and why some towns import water in summer.

Tourism reality check: busy days, traffic, and why headlines miss the nuance.

The tram, the square and daily rhythm: how locals and visitors share space.

Table for One: Shirley’s call for restaurants to welcome solo diners and allow one-person online bookings.

Service matters: staff training, student hospitality programmes, and the difference a proper welcome makes.

Big insider tip: Habaneras on Repic beach, Port de Sóller (two evenings in September). Tradition, burnt rum, handkerchiefs, and production by Truï. Special transport: train from Palma, tram to the beach, late return bus on the same ticket.

Dates to note: Palma Christmas lights late November; Sóller early December. Tram pause mid-Dec to Jan, with special runs on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Community threads: SóllerWeb’s events calendar, blood donation drives, third-age and cultural centres, and the Anglican Church in Palma and Pollença.

Faith and belonging: why church still matters for some, and where community now gathers.

Resources and mentions

SóllerWeb (events and local info): https://www.sollerweb.com/

Historic Sóller tram and train: https://trendesoller.com/

Anglican Church Mallorca (Palma and Pollença): https://anglicanchurchmallorca.org/

Truï (event production) and Truï Teatre: https://trui.es/ & https://truiteatre.es/

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Walking Mallorca with Sergio García: Language, Life and Expat Stories

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:25:00 +0200

In this episode of Majorca Mallorca, Oliver sits down with Sergio García, the creator of Expat’s Walks. Sergio shares his love of exploring Mallorca on foot whilst teaching Spanish to the international community on the island, the history and hidden gems he uncovers along the way, and the challenges (and humour) of learning Spanish as a Brit living on the island. From his own journey to the community he’s built, this is an inspiring look at how walking together can open doors, spark conversations, and create connections across cultures.

Discover more about Sergio and his walks: https://quecuando.com/

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: Mallorca Solutions: Navigating Spanish Paperwork, Residency and Life Admin with Becky Bellafont Evans

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:07:00 +0200

In this Mallorca Insider episode, Vicki sits down with Becky Bellafont Evans, founder of Mallorca Solutions and the island’s go-to problem-solver for paperwork, residency, taxes and more. Since 2008, Becky and her team have been helping Mallorca’s international community cut through the bureaucracy and get things done — from NIEs and TIEs to visas, car registrations, insurance and council taxes.

Expect practical tips, stories from the frontlines of Spanish admin, and a candid conversation about why good customer service makes all the difference. Whether you’re relocating, renewing documents, or simply trying to make sense of life admin in Spain, this episode is packed with essential insights.

Show Notes

In this episode:

Becky’s story and how Mallorca Solutions began back in 2008
The difference between NIE, residency, and TIE (and why so many get it wrong)
Renewing your TIE card five years after Brexit — what you need to know
Council taxes (IBI and bin): deadlines, fines, and how to avoid nasty surprises
Why Spanish bureaucracy can be so confusing and how to navigate it
The importance of customer service and speaking your language
Handy tips on ID, the DGT app, driving licences and ITVs
Upcoming Mallorca Solutions events, including coffee mornings on family protection, tax, and setting up a business
How to access helpful blogs and resources on the Mallorca Solutions website

Links & Resources:

Mallorca Solutions Website
Email: admin@mallorcasolutions.com
Follow Mallorca Solutions on social media for updates and useful reminders
Subscribe to the Majorca Mallorca newsletter at majorca-mallorca.es

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Dreaming Big with Saloua Sfar of A Ma Maison & Muse Palma

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:07:00 +0200

In this episode we sit down with Saloua Sfar, the creative force behind A Ma Maison, one of Palma’s most personal restaurants, and Muse Palma, a multi-purpose cultural and events space. Originally from Tunisia, Saloua shares how Mallorca captured her heart, why her restaurant feels like “coming to her home”, and the challenges and joys of building businesses on the island. From her unique menus to belly dancing at anniversary parties, Saloua’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and passion for hospitality.

Show Notes

This conversation with Saloua Sfar dives into:

How a holiday to Mallorca turned into a lifelong home.
The philosophy behind A Ma Maison — a restaurant run with love, where every guest feels like family.
Keeping dining affordable while offering a full experience.
The balance of creativity and sustainability in cooking.
Her Tunisian culinary roots and the influence of her mother.
The story behind Muse Palma, a flexible cultural and events venue.
Thoughts on hospitality in Mallorca and the importance of service, kindness, and training.
Why dreaming, adapting, and building a community of support keeps her moving forward.

Whether you’re passionate about food, hospitality, or the entrepreneurial spirit, Saloua’s journey will inspire you to keep dreaming and create with heart.

https://www.tiasaloua.com/

https://muse-palma.com/

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Carlos Pons on Respiralia: Cystic Fibrosis Breakthroughs, Formentera Swim and Life in Mallorca

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0200

Carlos Pons, managing director of Respiralia, joins us to share how a Mallorca-based foundation is changing lives for people with cystic fibrosis. We talk about life-extending treatments like Kaftrio, why modern respiratory physiotherapy has moved on from clapping to autogenic drainage, and how strength training is boosting lung capacity. Carlos explains the famous Swimming Tour around Formentera that funds hundreds of treatment sessions each year, and he lifts the lid on their pioneering phage therapy research that targets dangerous bacteria without antibiotics. He also reflects on life in Mallorca, housing pressures, and his own journey from Spanish Air Force search and rescue pilot to charity leader. If you care about science, community and real Mallorca stories, this one is for you.

Listen now and find links to Respiralia, the Swimming Tour and how to support their work in the show notes.

https://www.respiralia.org/

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00:00 Who is Carlos Pons and what Respiralia does

07:30 Kaftrio and how it changes day to day life for patients

12:00 Screening at birth in the Balearics and early intervention

16:40 From clapping to autogenic drainage

20:30 Why strength training improves lung capacity

24:30 Incidence in the Balearics and what daily management looks like

30:40 The Swimming Tour around Formentera and how it funds treatment sessions

37:30 How to get a place, timing, and the Respiralia spirit

42:00 Palma fun run and inclusive community events

46:00 Carlos’ SAR pilot years and the leap into the third sector

52:00 Phage therapy research to target bacteria without antibiotics

59:30 Regulation, funding, and why they seek grants over investors

1:06:00 Community projects, forests in the Serra de Tramuntana, and support for Ukrainian families

1:12:00 Housing pressures, legal insecurity in rentals, and balanced debate

1:18:00 The future for people with cystic fibrosis and why outlooks have changed

From BBC to Rural Mallorca: Jan Edwards on Food, Wine, Cats & Stories, Mallorca Insider ep

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

In this episode of Mallorca Insiders, Vicki sits down with veteran journalist and broadcaster Jan Edwards, who swapped early mornings at the BBC for a rural, off-grid life in Mallorca back in 2004.

Jan shares her journey from London hotel PR to BBC radio, to finca life between Manacor and Colònia de Sant Pere, where she and her partner Richard care for a family of cats and run on solar panels, water deliveries, and sheer determination.

Along the way, Jan has built a reputation as one of the island’s most trusted voices on food, wine, and rural living. She runs the blogs Eat, Drink, Sleep Mallorca and Living in Rural Mallorca, writes regularly for radio and magazines, and is the author of the Daughter of Deià series — her third novel and a memoir are on the way.

We talk candidly about:

How Mallorca has changed in the last 20+ years
Her favourite authentic places to eat (from vineyards to Michelin-star chefs who gave back their stars)
Off-grid life and the joys/challenges of rural Mallorca
The discipline of writing and publishing books (and how to market them)
Insider tips for where to eat, drink and stay if you only had 24 hours on the island

👉 Tune in for a warm, funny and very real conversation with a woman who’s seen Mallorca transform, plate by plate and page by page.

You can see all of Jan's previous articles about gastronomy in Mallorca here https://eatdrinksleepmallorca.com/

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Nina Moon: Mallorca’s Event Queen and Rainy Day Saviour MALLORCA INSIDER EPISODE

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200

What do you do with the kids when it is too hot or pouring with rain in Mallorca? How do you find out about the best art shows, open-air films, polo days and food tours before anyone else? Nina Moon has the answers.

In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, Vicki chats with Nina Moon, founder of The Calendar Mallorca, about the island’s cultural scene and family-friendly activities. Nina shares why she started the platform, how her time away in Austria gives her a fresh perspective, and her best tips for summer events, from hidden art spaces to vineyards and open-air cinema.

Whether you are a parent, a visitor, or a culture lover, Nina’s advice will help you make the most of the island all year round.

What you will hear in this episode:

Why August is the trickiest month for families on the island
Nina’s favourite rainy day activities and art exhibitions in Palma
The story behind The Calendar Mallorca and how it started at Port Adriano
Highlights to look forward to: Nit de l’Art, Cinema a la Fresca, food tours and more
Why donating blood is one of the most important community acts you can do

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Pamboli Palma: Colour, Creativity and Life on Mallorca

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:24:00 +0200

Meet Catrin and Sebastian, the creative couple behind Pamboli Palma, a fashion brand inspired by the island they love. From quiet village life in Moscari to photo shoots in Berlin, their story is full of colour, creativity and a deep connection to Mallorca.

What you will hear in this episode:

How a first holiday to Mallorca led to a life-changing proposal
Why Moscari became their home and muse
Turning backgrounds in journalism and film design into a fashion label
The challenge of producing colourful garments in small batches
The spirit behind Pamboli Palma and what makes it unique

Whether you love fashion, travel or just a good story about following your passions, this episode is for you.

Listen now on the Majorca Mallorca Podcast and discover why this brand is making waves on and off the island.

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Andreas Ahrens - The Disgusting Food Museum - Palma

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:09:00 +0200

..... in which Oliver selflessly chomps his was through ants, crickets legs, very stinky cheese, durian fruit, fermented shark, and somewhat surprisingly Marmite, at Palma's latest attraction The Disgusting Food Museum.

..yes much of it was disgusting, and all of it educational.

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On the buses, Nick Brown: Mallorca’s Public Transport Insider

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0200

Nick Brown knows Mallorca like few others, especially when it comes to getting around without a car. In this episode, we talk about his journey from life in France to settling in Palma, why learning Spanish is essential, and how he became the go-to expert for bus and train travel on the island. From hidden first-class seats on the Sóller train to insider tips that can change your holiday, Nick shares practical advice and fascinating stories about life here.

Show Notes

In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, Vicki sits down with Nick Brown, a long-time European resident who moved to Palma in 2020 and quickly became the person everyone turns to for public transport advice.

Nick shares:

His path from the UK to the Netherlands, Belgium, Bahrain, France, and finally Mallorca
The challenges and rewards of learning Spanish later in life
Why Palma offers the perfect balance of city life and island charm
Insights on housing, tourism, and political realities on the island
How he helps visitors navigate the EMT and TIB bus systems
His favourite transport hacks, including how to score first-class seats on the Sóller train
Why small details, like parking zones and low-emission areas, matter to residents and tourists alike

Whether you live here or are just visiting, Nick’s advice will help you explore Mallorca more easily and understand the island beyond the holiday brochures.

Listen now and find out:

Why the “free” buses are not quite as simple as they sound
Which mistakes could land you with multiple fines in Palma
How public transport can change your experience of the island

You can read up about Lindsay and Craig Foreman here https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74dzk744nvo

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Majorca Mallorca Insiders: Nina Moons from The Calendar Mallorca on Festivals, Family Life & the Pulse of the Island

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0200

In this lively and laughter-filled episode, Vicki is joined once again by the unstoppable Nina Moons, founder of The Calendar Mallorca and a beloved Majorca Mallorca Insider. From cultural legends and flamenco nights to rooftop cocktails and late-night beach parties, Nina shares her insider knowledge of what’s happening across the island this summer.

They dive into parenting in the heat, raising multilingual kids, and what it really takes to build a successful events platform from scratch. Nina opens up about the huge growth of her website—now attracting over 24,000 monthly views—and how her passion project became a full-time mission.

Together, they unpack:

How to gently raise bilingual kids in Mallorca
Secret venues, local legends and new cultural installations (yes, including that crocodile!)
The best summer events and why you should buy tickets in advance
Amok, Es Jardí, Cap Rocat, Son Net, Aethos brunch and more
Why Verbenas are the heart and soul of Mallorcan summer
Festival culture, the real VIP life, and that surreal German paparazzi scene

You’ll hear about jazz nights, opera stars, brunch with dried ice, and dating games in nightclubs, all wrapped in Nina’s authentic take on what makes Mallorca magical.

Links & Mentions:

Visit https://thecalendarmallorca.com/ for all of the following:

🗓️ The Calendar Mallorca

📍 It List, insider events, and curated business listings

🎟️ Festival Cap Rocat (1–3 August)

🎶 Deya International Music Festival (ongoing)

🧁 Aethos Brunch – review & birthday surprise

🐊 Palma’s floating crocodile installation

🌆 Amok Mondays & Es Coliseo Tardeos

⚽ Evolution Mallorca Film Festival x Real Mallorca

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Ottilie Quince: Grit, Gears & Giving Cero F*cks

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:33:00 +0200

From Luton to the Lycra capital of Port de Pollença, Ottilie Quince has lived one hell of a ride—kidney transplant recipient, world champion cyclist, business owner, physiotherapist, and self-confessed Cero F*cks entrepreneur.

In this episode, Ollie sits down with Otty in the sunshine of Port de Pollença to talk about life, health, sport, and the hustle of building a meaningful life in Mallorca. With brutal honesty and endless humour, she shares:

How she grew up playing football with the lads and discovered women’s sport in the US
The shock kidney diagnosis at 24 that changed everything
Competing (and winning) at the World Transplant Games
The creation of OQ Service Course and her bold new clothing brand, Cero F*cks
What it's really like to build a business, a life, and a support system on this island

This is a story about survival, reinvention, and having the guts to do things differently. Whether you're into sport, Mallorca life, or just love a great story well told, you’ll want to hear this one.

OQ Service Course

World Transplant Games

Cero Fucks Clothing

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Cat Cafés, Fiction, and Finding Joy with Jan Edwards

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we chat with journalist and novelist Jan Edwards about her second Mallorca-based novel, The Mallorca Cat Café. Jan shares the inspiration behind her feline-filled fiction, what it’s like writing in retirement, and how her love for cats found its way into the heart of her storytelling.

We discuss the real-life sanctuary that sparked her plot, the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of editing, and what it means to find community through writing groups. Jan also opens up about life with her husband Richard, her early BBC career, and why she’s passionate about writing feel-good fiction.

Whether you're a cat lover, aspiring author, or just someone who loves a happy ending — this episode is for you.

📚 The Mallorca Cat Café is available now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited. https://mybook.to/M3pg

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Guest: Jan Edwards – journalist, radio presenter, and author of The Mallorca Cat Café and Daughter of Deia

Topics covered:

The story behind Jan’s latest novel
Her lifelong love of cats (and the eleven she once cared for!)
Transitioning from journalism to fiction writing
The power of professional editing
Self-publishing via Kindle Direct Publishing
The role of Mallorca Writers & Readers in her creative journey
Balancing writing with personal challenges
Restaurant reviews and working with Sunshine Radio
Hints at her upcoming memoir and a third Laura London book

Relocating to Mallorca with Kids? Mallorca Tutoring Academy’s Julie Holdsworth on Education, Integration & Surviving the System

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:42:00 +0200

Struggling with education choices in Mallorca? This week, we’re joined by Julie Holdsworth of the Mallorca Tutoring Academy for an essential chat on navigating the Spanish system, supporting multilingual kids, and setting them up for success on the island. A must-listen for parents thinking of making the move.

Episode Overview

This episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast features a deep-dive conversation with Julie Holdsworth, founder and director of the Mallorca Tutoring Academy. Julie shares invaluable advice for international families moving to Mallorca, with practical tips on choosing schools, supporting multilingual learning, and helping children thrive in a new environment.

What We Talk About:

Why Julie and her family moved to Spain, and how that led to founding the Mallorca Tutoring Academy (MTA)
The difference between teaching and tutoring, and how MTA supports individual learning style
Making the tough decision between Spanish state schools and international school
How tutoring can bridge gaps in language learning and curriculum change
The realities of moving older children into the Spanish system – and why support is vital
Long-term mentoring vs quick fixes: the approach MTA takes
The new Manacor campus and what it offers (including blended learning and life skills education)
Advice for families planning the move: from language integration to social activitie

Highlights:

The importance of investing in tutoring early – especially for writing skills in multiple languages
How the Spanish education system handles testing, IB, A-levels, and special learning need
The new partnership in Manacor for families looking for alternative but accredited British curriculum pathways
Real stories of helping kids adapt – from language shock to university planning

Links & Resources:

https://www.mallorcatutoringacademy.com

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Mallorca Insider: Mia Naprta on Summer Eating and Hidden Gems

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast welcomes back a favourite Mallorca Insider, Mia Naprta – local food journalist, writer for the Majorca Daily Bulletin, and all-round expert on where (and how) to eat on the island.

Recorded on a scorching summer’s day with the studio air-con bravely switched off, we chat about the season's big opening parties – from beach clubs in Magaluf to elegant hotel soirées in Santa Ponsa. Mia shares what it's like to be on the invite list for the island’s coolest summer events, from white parties to jewellery launches in Port Adriano.

We dive into her latest recommendations for eating out in Mallorca, from South African grills to authentic Balkan barbecue, local brunch spots, and surprisingly affordable late-night kiosks. Expect a lively, insider's guide to places both fancy and cheap-and-cheerful, with tips on where locals really go.

We also talk about the art (and etiquette) of booking restaurants in high season, how the island's food scene has become more international over the years, and where to find a perfect menu del día if you know where to look.

Join us for a warm, funny and delicious conversation that will make you hungry for your next Mallorca meal – whether it’s on a beachfront terrace or a 4am burger stop.

Check the show notes for links to all the places Mia recommends in this episode.

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Karibu Beach Club @karibu.beach Magaluf
BCM @bcmmallorca Magaluf
Kimpton Aysla Hotel @kimptonayslamallorca Santa Ponsa
Puro Beach @purobeachilletas Illetas
Nikki Beach @nikkibeachmallorca Magaluf
Crow’s Nest @thecrowsnestpalma Cala Major
Balcanico @balcanico_mallorca Can Pastilla
Santina @santina_brunch Palma & Puerto Portals
Bacan @acancafeteria Palma
Can Na Sisy @canasissy Palma/Sindicat area
Max’s Garden @maxgardenrestaurant Palmanova
Thai Tapas @bangkok_portadriano Port Adriano
Aethos Mallorca @aethosmallorca Paguera
Sa Illeta @estauranteilleta Camp de Mar
Calvia Beach House @calviabeachhouse Magaluf
Siso Beach @sisobeachmallorca Palma Nova
Blackbirds@/blackbeardsmagaluf Magaluf
Maria Maria @mariamaria.portandratx Port Andratx
Kiosko / San Matias Burger Palmanova
Hotel Portals Hills @portals_hills Portals
Four Seasons at Cap Formentor @fsrmallorca Formentor

Mallorca Insiders: Shirley Roberts - Sollerweb

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:47:00 +0200

Hear how Shirley swapped North London for the Soller valley and brought the family with her.

Some great tales and insider tips to get the most out of the beautiful Soller valley.

Shirley is the founder of a local news website dedicated to the life and times of the valley, its been going for ever, its worth a look, often.

https://www.sollerweb.com/

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Mallorca girl comes home, Aina Gómez Pizá

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:43:00 +0200

Hey everyone!

This episode features Aina, a family photographer who was born and raised in Mallorca before moving abroad to study and work. We chat about her life and what brought her back to the island. You can contact Aina @photoshootinmallorca on Instagram.

...as mentioned, the Palma low emission zone comes into force on July 1st, details of the restrictions, a map, and how to register your car here.

https://mobipalma.mobi/informacion-zona-bajas-emisiones-zbe/

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Mallorca Insiders: Nina Moon from The Calendar Mallorca.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200

How Nina Moon Built The Ultimate Events Guide to Mallorca This week on Mallorca Insiders, we’re joined by Nina Moon, the founder of The Calendar Mallorca – the go-to guide for what’s on across the island. From fiestas to food festivals, Nina has her finger on Mallorca’s pulse and a beautifully designed way of sharing it with the world.

https://thecalendarmallorca.com/

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The Voice for the Voiceless: Rancho Fino's Fight for Mallorca’s Animals.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:44:00 +0200

In this episode, Vicki visits Rancho Fino, an animal sanctuary born from pain and built on purpose. Stacey van Tichelt opens up about her difficult childhood in Holland, her health struggles, and how they led to her life’s mission: rescuing Mallorca’s abandoned, abused, and disabled animals.

Stacey shares the raw truth about the post-lockdown wave of irresponsible adoptions, the emotional cost of animal rescue, and why she refuses to look away.

⁠This isn’t just a story about animals – it’s about resilience, and love, and the lengths one woman will go to in order to protect the voiceless.

Listen now and consider how you can support Rancho Fino. https://www.ranchofinomallorca.com/

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Mallorca Insiders: Pollenca's Wild Rover - Charles Nutter, Our Northerner up North.

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:02:00 +0200

Welcome to the second episode of Mallorca Insiders – the new series from the Majorca Mallorca podcast!

In this fresh new segment, we sit down with people who really know this island — the experts, creatives, and local legends shaping Mallorca from the inside out.

Charles Nutter drops into the studio – It's 30 years since he left Blackburn and arrived in Pollenca, in those three decades there isn't much he hasn't done, and not much he hasn't learned about his adopted home, that's adopted him too.

Local gossip, history and fiestas, and a passion for the island, and its football team.

We learned a lot, and we hope you will to. You can also catch Charles on his sports show on English Radio Pollenca, see the links below. All the latest from Real Mallorca, and no doubt the occasional update from Blackburn Rovers.

Cheers Charles.

https://www.englishradiopollensa.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Englishradiopollensamallorca

So grab a coffee, pull up a sun lounger, and enjoy episode one of Mallorca Insiders.

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The Life of Bryan

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200

We're pretty sure he's not a naughty boy, nor the Messiah, but he's a delightful chap.

Bryan Visser is the Founder of 6Points Cycling Challenges, raising lots of money for some great causes in Mallorca, so he's ok by us.

............and a round up of the latest gossip from the biggest of the Balearics.

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MALLORCA INSIDERS: Mia Naprta shares her pick of the Mallorca hospitality scene

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0200

Welcome to the first episode of Mallorca Insiders – the new series from the Majorca Mallorca podcast!

In this fresh new segment, we sit down with people who really know this island — the experts, creatives, and local legends shaping Mallorca from the inside out.

Our first guest is the brilliant Mia Naprta – a food writer, journalist, and all-round culture enthusiast. If you’ve ever wanted to know where to eat, drink, and soak up the soul of Mallorca (beyond the tourist traps), Mia’s got you covered. From the island’s best hidden gems to what makes Mallorca’s food scene so exciting right now, this is a conversation full of flavour and insight.

So grab a coffee, pull up a sun lounger, and enjoy episode one of Mallorca Insiders.

Here's Mia's picks this month.

L'Anima Paseo Mallorca @lanima_2025

Calma y Caos @calma_y_caos_restaurant

Bazaar @restaurantebazaar

Arleqin @arlequincocktailbar

Izizi Nunnak @izizinunnak

Nacra

From Tony Robbins to Palma: One Woman’s Radical Reinvention

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:20:00 +0200

This time Vicki and Ollie chit chat about Mallorca news and Constanze Hill comes into the studio to talk about her move to Mallorca and her life as a coach.

You can also read the interview with Constanze here https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/05/30/133617/blind-coach-constanze-hill-love-reinvention-and-starting-over-mallorca.html

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Kanye, Louis, Zuck & Jeff lord it about on your (and their) favourite island.

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:32:00 +0200

The news has been full of LVM, Kanye, Zuckerberg and Bezos chat this week, Vicki and Ollie talk through the week's events in Mallorca.

Also in this episode, Vicki sits down with holistic health practitioner and author Linda Ledwidge to talk about her life on Mallorca and her powerful new book Growing Through Grief — an anthology of deeply personal stories exploring the many faces of loss.

The conversation delves into what it means to move through grief rather than simply “get over” it, and how sharing our stories can help others feel seen, supported, and less alone. Linda speaks openly about her own experiences of loss — including the deaths of her father, sister, and mother — and how these moments inspired not only the book but her personal transformation.

This episode is not just about bereavement; it touches on identity, change, and the strength that can emerge from life’s most difficult moments. Whether listeners are navigating grief themselves, supporting someone who is, or are simply drawn to honest and human storytelling, this episode offers a compassionate and grounding space.

About the Book:

Growing Through Grief is a collection of reflections from fourteen different contributors, exploring grief in all its forms — from bereavement to the loss of relationships, health, identity, and life as we once knew it. Compiled by Linda Ledwidge, the anthology offers a tapestry of truth, resilience, and solidarity for anyone facing change or loss.

As Linda says:

“Grief isn’t something we get over. It’s something we grow through.”

The book is available now on Amazon and will be celebrated at a launch event in Mallorca.

Book Launch Event:

Join Linda Ledwidge and several of the book’s contributors for a warm, welcoming evening of readings, Q&A, and heartfelt connection.

Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Time: 19:00
Venue: O’Neills, Palma Nova, Mallorca
Includes: Readings from the book, contributor Q&A, signed copies available for purchase

All are welcome — whether navigating your own grief, supporting a loved one, or simply drawn to powerful storytelling.

Contact for More Info:

For interviews, review copies, or event details, email linda@lindaledwidge.com

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Ancient fights, modern warriors

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:13:00 +0200

This week on the podcast, we’re stepping into the ring—literally and figuratively. I’m joined by Dan Robson, a Sunderland-born martial arts enthusiast who’s gone from working Magaluf’s nightlife to organising Mallorca’s newest MMA event, Fight Island Championship. We talk discipline, drive, and what it takes to turn a passion into a powerhouse.

But we’re not stopping there. It’s also fiesta season in Sóller, where the locals recreate one of the island’s most dramatic historical battles: the clash between the Moors and the Christians. Think cannon fire, costumes, and a whole lot of chaos in the streets.

From fight nights to centuries-old fiestas, this episode is all about Mallorca’s fighting spirit—in every sense of the word.

https://6pointschallenges.com/6points-events/

...and an interview with 6Points organiser Bryan Visser from a few years ago, we must to another soon. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b2f49d15-49e3-4900-9b1d-0c4bc0a892c7/

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Sun, Sequins and Survival.

Sun, 04 May 2025 10:48:00 +0200

This time around Vicki chats with Rudolfo and Marc who have launched Drag Brunch Mallorca. We have a discount code which will get you 10% off the entrance cost. Just enter DRAGVIP into the code section when you book online at https://www.eventbrite.es/o/drag-brunch-mallorca-106502437721

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Guillermo - The paella lover

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200

The rights, wrongs, dos and don't of Spain's most famous dish from The Paella Lover himself, Guillermo Bermell, and actual Valenciano so if he doesn't know, nobody knows.

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A(n?) Heraldic Hoo-ha visits our shores while Andy talks sense.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:00 +0200

...a brief roundup of news from the largest lump in the archipelago and beyond, and we speak to local musician, and all round lovely bloke Andy Charlton about what got him here, what keeps him here, and a cautionary tale about looking after yourself.

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What´s it all about Alfie?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:59:00 +0200

This week we chat to Alfie Hincks, founder of.... https://seascopemaritimetraining.com .... about careers in the superyacht and cruise ship industries, football, and plenty more.

....and we mark the sad passing of Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, or Margaret Whittaker as she was known on the island. Founder of Slimming World, and pillar of the community in Mallorca. Have a read of Vicki´s tribute in the Majorca Daily Bulletin here.

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/02/07/131025/mallorca-pays-tribute-margaret-whittaker.html

She was quite the gal.... all our love to the many, many people, who´s lives she touched and will miss her terribly. MFWxx

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Luna Fluxá Cross - shooting for the moon

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:33:00 +0200

....we catch up with motor racing talent Luna Fluxá Cross (and her mum). Half English, half Mallorquin. Just 14 years old, she´s already turning heads in the motorsport world, and has her eyes on an F1 future.

Also stuff about the window in the cathedral, a bit of bicycle racing news, and a phenomenon in the cathedral, and general Mallorca themed babble....... but mostly its about Luna... did we tell you she´s amazing?

Read Vicki´s interview with Luna in the Majorca Bulletin here. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/01/20/130601/luna-fluxa-cross-mallorca-rising-star-making-history-motorsport.html

....as promised, an excellent article about the UK press reporting on Spanish news..... have a read.

https://www.thelocal.es/20250128/uk-tabloids-awash-with-fake-headlines-about-tourist-ban-in-spain

....and finally, a few photos of the 2/2 .... 11/11 window thing in the Cathedral, tough to describe, lovely to have a shufti at.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/10524695@N08/99LawEqp08

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In order of importance, Carys LLoyd, Pedro Sanchez and Donald Trump.......

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:42:00 +0200

British cyclist Carys Lloyd makes her professional debut on the island this weekend with the Movistar Team as the world´s best start their season.

Bike race details below....

https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca-femenina/

https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca/

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Happy new year, its dimonis, fiestas, and bicycles....and Pedro want your money.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:13:00 +0200

Bike race details below....

https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca-femenina/

https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca/

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Handsome Toni, a Brit in a bind, and Santa......but not that one....

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:57:00 +0200

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...... and have a shufti at Handsome Toni and his campaign here. https://www.instagram.com/tonicompany13/?hl=en

And if we left you completely in the dark about Santa Lucia (ha ha) then visit https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/photos/fantastic-santa-lucia-concert-palma-cathedral.html for some photos.

The Santa Lucia tradition:

Lucia was a Christian virgin who was martyred in the 3rd century. The Swedish practice of Santa Lucia is much more to do with the practice of bringing light into darkness during the Swedish winters. A young girl portrays Lucia, wearing a wreath of candles on her head, and is supported by other young people, the girls carrying candles and the boys carrying stars. Santa Lucia processions happen all over Sweden in community centres such as hospitals, churches and schools.

Hasta next time.

... there's snow business, like show business.... sorry.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:50:00 +0200

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..............................and a little preview of our interview in the next episode. https://tinyurl.com/3uyjsns5

Latest news on Spanish visas as the holiday season starts.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:58:00 +0200

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....and Becky and her team at Mallorca Solutions can be found here. https://mallorcasolutions.com/

.... in which the Majorca Bulletin editor Jason Moore is detained by the US Navy, and plenty mo(o)re tales from the rock.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:01:00 +0200

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The latest from the largest island in the archipelago, a right royal to-do and the (unrelated) great nougat swizz.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:45:00 +0200

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.....and as discussed a cool YouTube channel if you have a spare moment or two. https://www.youtube.com/@spainrevealed

See the light.....in the Cathedral, and our new favourite disinfectant. Unmissable,

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:12:00 +0200

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Majorca Mallorca is back, and staying back, we promise.

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:33:00 +0200

...a brief (re)introduction as tourism season winds down for the winter.

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Education, education &... driving licenses actually.

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0200

....and pollen allergies.

An important interview this week with Mallorca Tutoring Academy founder Martyn Staley who knows more than anyone about the state and private education systems here, particularly how it relates to integrating overseas kids as families relocate.
https://www.mallorcatutoringacademy.com/

...and Becky from https://mallorcasolutions.com/ gives us an update on the resolution to post the Brexit driving license limbo affecting some UK drivers resident in Spain.

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Spring has sprung. Classic Rally's and Jeremy Clarkson gets a mention.

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0200

... it's allergy season as the yellow dust arrives..

Jumbo jets full of German visitors, and UB40 are all heading for our shores.

Spring has most definitely sprung.

Visa España

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0200

- Freezing weather as storm Juliet visits the island,

- Palma disappears into a hole.

- Latest update on Sir Richard Branson's mountain retreat.

...... and we talk with Becky and Keri from Mallorca Solutions. They hold your hand through all kinds of Spanish bureaucracy, but this time we focus on residency visas. The golden visa, and the brand new nomad visa. If you are moving to the island, and you aren't an EU citizen, you are going to need one.

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Sombre sardines and Dan Dan the no longer rowing man.

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0200

It's Balearic Day on March 1st.

.. we catch up with Dan, back on the island after his, and Ian's row across the Atlantic.
- Folklore about almonds, Moorish Kings, Indian Princesses and sardine funerals.
- Nicole Kidman's sunken conversation pit.
...and yet another Knight of the realm is in town, very briefly.

Sad to report no word yet from Sir Richard on our invitation to his flashy mountain hideaway.

... and we have plenty of tomatoes.

This week's interview - Glynis German - death doula.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0200

No news is good news, unless you are trying to make a podcast, but it's been a quiet week on the island, apart from where we were recording which definitely wasn't.

... if you don't know her already listen to our interview with Glynis German, island expert on hatches, matches and dispatches. Learn about her support services for the most difficult of times.

Please feel free to get in touch via the details below, we'd love to hear from you................ particularly if you are Sir Richard Branson and want to invite us to your posh new hotel. TIA.

Better late than never. Landslides, capsizes, a tale of two knights.

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0200

... a few days late due to lengthy celebrations.

- Sir Richard's new gaff prepares to open
- Sir Ben's new boat is the wrong way up.

..... and plenty more going on on the biggest lump in the archipelago.

The regional government announces a new website to book campsites on the island, but didn't post a link, and we can't find it.... see if you can!
https://www.facebook.com/100069079364902/posts/pfbid02aBAHYBsv1jSkbRUXDQt9smq7gP9SAcNtAptLUqghMAwNr6kSFHw7Lh7NnjkvQvPBl/

An interview with birth coach An Bleu - Mystical goings on at the Cathedral and a round up of news from our Island.

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0200

In this week's thrilling installment,....

- Nicole Kidman falls in love with the place, and vows to return.
- Snow is on the horizon.
- New controversy engulfs Spanish egg pie.
- And two middle aged lads reach the Caribbean, the hard way.

.... if you want to check out Dan & Ian's achievements after they completed their transatlantic row, not least beards that would impress a pirate,...and apart from a serious lie-in and the mother of all English breakfasts you can find out what (if anything) they are planning next, have a click here.
https://www.facebook.com/teamroaring40s
..and why not drop them a Euro or two in aid of their great cause if you can.

.... and if you want to find out more about An's work as a birth coach, everything you need is here.
www.thebirthcoach.eu

Politics and the movie business in Mallorca.

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0200

Happy New Year... again, Chinese one this time. Palma celebrates the year of the rabbit.

It's been snowing, a bit, and some bicycling happened.

..... and we have a chat to the endlessly fascinating Paul Abrey. Former British Consul to the archipelago, now a big cheese in the movie business at Palma Pictures.

.... and sad news to report the passing of long time Mallorca resident Donald Trelford, Former editor of the Observer, and in his later years a regular contributor to the Majorca Bulletin. A life well lived, have a read of a couple of obituaries.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jan/27/donald-trelford-obituary

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2023/01/27/109857/donald-trelford-dies.html

Vicki wanted you to read this article she wrote a while back... 11 ish years ago.... ahem. https://majorcamallorca.es/2012/02/04/the-day-it-snowed/

Majorca Mallorca Podcast S4 E6 Roaring Forties

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0200

....Sant Antoni continues for another week, and we natter to two loonies rowing across the Atlantic, direct from their tiny boat somewhere in the vicinity of the middle of nowhere.

Nicole Kidman hooks up with Morgan Freeman on the island, and the rest of the Americans have finally figured out where we are.

.... and as promised, a site for Brits to bookmark, the official site of the British Embassy in Spain, for all of your updates directly from the horse's mouth. It's not actually a horse (of course) but Ambassador Hugh Elliot, we couldn't recall his name while recording.
We beg a thousand pardons your excellency.
https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain

MM S4 E5 Sant Antoni and Toastmasters

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0200

It's fiesta week, my hair caught fire, we blessed Basil the dog,... breaking news about what Morgan Freeman likes for tea, and a chinwag with Sheila from the Mallorca Toastmasters.
.... There is yet another fiesta next week. San Sebastian, I can't keep up.

If you want to join Sheila's gang at the Toastmasters, have a click here.
https://mallorcawordsmiths.org/

Back to life, back to reality.

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0200

It's situation normal for most of us, but if you live in Spain then you've still got YET MORE fiestas to go!

Oliver and Vicki talk about drunken Kings, celebs filming on the island and how scary the devils really are at the Mallorca fiestas.

Enjoy!

Happy New Year, Molt Anys, and Feliz.....err.....

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0200

New Year Natter with Vicki and Ollie,

Grapes, dolphins, sharks and park-on-the-other-side-of-the-road-day.

...and your chance to participate in local democracy....

Register to vote here, if you are an EU citizen, you have until 30th January, or until 15th January for Non-EU citizens,
https://www.votebaleares.org/

Merry Christmas from Mallorca, Happy "Boxing" Day and Happy Hannukah! S4 E02

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0200

We get to talk to Ian Bonsall from Renegade Martial Arts about his up coming charity Boxing event, and to Dani Rotstein from Jewish Mallorca about celebrating Hannukah on the island.

Plus Vicki, Ollie and Gigi hit the streets of Palma to grab some festive churros and chocolate de la taza.

Enjoy!

Ian https://www.instagram.com/renegademartialarts/
Dani https://www.instagram.com/jewishmajorca/

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Foraging in hedgerows and chewing the fat with Marc Fosh the singing chef. S4E01

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0200

Back by popular demand, (yes really),

This week it's all a bit foodie.

We've been foraging in the hedgerows and pastures of Mallorca with expert guide Uta. ..
https://mywildgreens.com/

... and caught up with Marc Fosh. Michelin starred British chef who has been part of the food scene in Palma for decades.
He's got a charity single out with 14 other local culinary stars, all in a good cause.
Links below for all you need to know.
https://www.instagram.com/chef_aid_mallorca/?hl=en
https://www.marcfosh.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u1U5j19PMs

....... and some partially clothed firemen.

Cycling in Mallorca, women's teams, and almond blossom

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0200

It´s cycling season in Mallorca, Vicki and Ollie talk about the pro teams and gangs of enthusiastic cycle tourists who come to enjoy the island this time of year. There's also some chat about how bloody awful the Spanish royal family are, and the continuing saga of Bolletonjohnson.

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Sarah Oakley and the Brave Bird Club

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0200

We are a bit miffed that there will be no St Antoni fiestas this year, but hey, we have tea and a fire and our health. This time around Vicki speaks to Sarah Oakley about moving to Mallorca, and setting up a business.

You can see more about Sarah and the Brave Bird Club here https://www.bravebirdonthe.net/
The Palma Photo Marathon details are here: http://palmafotografica.blogspot.com/

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Daughter of Deia, author Jan Edwards and living in rural Mallorca

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0200

This week we have an interview with the author Jan Edwards who recently published her first novel, Daughter of Deia.
We chat about Jan's life in Mallorca, how she ended up here, what it is like living in rural Mallorca and a lot more...
Hope you enjoy the episode!

You can see Jan's work here:
https://livinginruralmallorca.com/
https://eatdrinksleepmallorca.com/
Follow her on Twitter: @MallorcaJan

You can buy Daughter of Deia on Amazon, Waterstones at other quality booksellers.

This episode was recorded pre Christmas.

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Happy New Year from Mallorca

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0200

We are back with what we have decided is season 3, episode 1 of our podcast.
We chat about what has been going on, the festive season in Mallorca, what on earth does the King Emeritus think he is doing, and the €3m investment coming for the island.

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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And we're back!

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0200

This episode; news from Mallorca and Spain.

Sources;
The Guardian
El Pais
Majorca Daily Bulletin

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Strawberry Town, not meeting Joan Collins and August in Mallorca.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0200

This ep comes from the backyard, in the shade, whilst drinking gallons of water. It is hot on the island right now.

Today's subjects:
August in Mallorca
Ollie's admiration for Tom Browns Family Restaurant
Pete and Tim and Jo, the Mallorca 360 Snorkel Challenge

Joan Collins
Https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/08/06/87829/remus-gala-charity-night-majorca.html

Vaccinations and where Spain is in the leaderboard

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/06/six-eu-states-overtake-uk-covid-vaccination-britain-rollout-slows

And Fresopolis

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/life-style/community/2021/07/21/87105/organic-food-mallorca.html

FCO advice Spain
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

Email signup
https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/world/living-in-spain

You can donate to the Snorkeling 360 Challenge here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Back to amber for the Balearics

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0200

The virus rates in Mallorca have gone up, so we've gone back to the UK Amber list.
Vicki and Ollie have a chat about what the hell that means for travellers to the islands and to the UK.

FCO advice Spain
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

Email signup
https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/world/living-in-spain

You can donate to the Snorkeling 360 Challenge here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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The British are coming, snorkeling around the island, & a snake invasion!

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0200

The British are coming! Green list frenzy and full airports? Definitely car hire prices have shot up.
V and O get a coffee and chat about Pete the Snorkeller and Tim the Snorkeller who have gone off on an adventure!

You can donate to the Snorkeling 360 Challenge here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Getting residency visas in Spain & a catch up over a coffee.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0200

Vicki and Ollie are back, again! Really, May has been a tough month for them: working hard hasn't left much time over for recording podcasts for fun... but they hope that normal service will be resumed properly sooooooonnn. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode which features coffee drinking in Port Andratx and tea drinking with Becky in Santa Ponsa. Chatting about the current situations in Mallorca, the tourist season has begun without the Brits, (sorry about that Britishers)....

The interview in this episode was recorded in May 2021, please always check with the professionals as requirements for paperwork DO change. To get in touch with Becky and her team visit: https://mallorcasolutions.com/

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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and we're back! Mallorca in May, amber traffic lights & grey whales....

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:00:00 +0200

V and O are back after an unplanned break... aka having to earn a living....
Mallorca in May chat

The tourist season has definitely begun....

Restrictions in Mallorca:
From Sunday, May 23, the number of people who can be found in meetings and family and social gatherings abroad, both in private and public spaces, from six to eight. In private interiors, the limit of 6 will continue.
The mask on the beach, another of the most controversial issues, will not be mandatory for people from the same nucleus of coexistence. Yes, it will be necessary to put it on while walking or when the distance is not maintained. Another recent change in Mallorca has been the reopening of common spaces (such as jacuzzis and spas) in hospitality establishments.

BARS AND CAFETERIAS. From May 23, the opening of interior spaces is allowed on all the islands. In the case of Mallorca, if they have an outdoor terrace, the capacity will be set at 30%. In any case, the maximum allowed will be 150 people. The tables will be of 4 people maximum and the closing of the interiors will be at 6:00 p.m. maximum.

As for the exteriors, 100% of the capacity may be used as long as 250 clients are not exceeded; tables can be a maximum of 4 people in Mallorca. The closing time limit will be 23.00.

FAMILY MEETINGS. The maximum allowed number of participants in family and social gatherings is extended to 8 people both indoors and outdoors from Sunday, May 23. In private interiors, the limit of 6 will continue.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/20/spanish-aid-volunteer-luna-reyes-abused-online-for-hugging-african-migrant

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/05/20/84335/mallorca-whale-wally-moves-the-malgrats-isles.html

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/05/21/84349/ole-spanish-chef-gives-thumbs-robot-made-paella.html

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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The haves and have nots in Mallorca, SOPPA community in action

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Vicki and Ollie talk about the news in Spain and interview George Dudfield from SOPPA in Andratx.

Is our island increasingly a place of the “haves” and the “have nots”? Over in the Andratx area the site of some of the world’s most expensive real estate you’ve got to say that we might already have reached that condition. Certainly in the last year where there has been little work available you have to wonder how anyone living in the area has survived. This thought also occurred to George Dudfield and his dad Alec. George moved to Majorca thirteen years ago with his family. He is now a 21-year-old university student, and in his third year reading Management and German language and culture at Lancaster University, but like all students he is currently studying online. We went to meet George to chat about a project which has grown from idea to reality.
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You can contact George on 627323120 / 603832650 or by email soppandratx@gmail.com

Find SOPPA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Solidaritat-...
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https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/04/15/82539/british-exports-spain.html

Britain’s exit from the European Union has hit Spanish imports from Britain in the first two months of the year as new EU trade rules di

News ep: getting residency in Spain, the deportation of Brits and vaccination info

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200

This episode V & O discuss

Having a birthday in lockdown
The death of Prince Philip and how the Spanish royal family are connected (the photo that Ollie and Vicki are talking about is here: https://twitter.com/YuiMok/status/1380617929562189838?s=08 The photographer is a chap called Yui Mok who takes extraordinary photos)
The 4th wave of Coronavirus in Spain, and how the Balearics are affected
Getting a vaccine if you are not registered in the Spanish public health system (Info for all of Spain and links here https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/posts/3491535610950815 Plus for the Balearic Islands register for the vaccine, by calling 971 211 999. For more information see: https://www.ibsalut.es/vacuna-covid-19 )
Jet2 cancellation of flights
How you can still apply for residency in Spain but hurry up! (We will be doing an interview this week with Becky from https://mallorcasolutions.com/ but you contact them now if you need advice).
The possibility of Germany closing its borders and going back into lockdown
The vaccination speed in Mallorca
The subsidy of electric cars in Spain
The influx of thousands of jellyfish this week
And the epic charity fundraising efforts of Sean Judkins (https://sites.google.com/view/mallorcaodyssey/home)

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain (great for residency applications) https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points Charity Bike Rides

Horses and wine, wine and horses, and masks on the beach... or not.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0200

This week V and O talk to Dan and Emelie from Ses Rotes about their project to bring a traditional Mallorcan finca back to life, raise world class horses, and produce world class wine.

There is also some incredulity about mask wearing on the beach, and a guest appearance from Samantha Briggs, not the CrossFit athlete, but the cat.

https://www.sesrotes.com

The Olive oil route can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/OlideMallorcaDO/
You can read an accompanying article about Ses Rotes in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Sunday edition.
You can see the short video about Ses Rotes here: https://youtu.be/vBcKnfNDwqs
The music for the video is Inspire from Bensound.com

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

Please follow MM on Social Media:

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You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com

Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain (great for residency applications) https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points Charity Bike Rides https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive

You can also read the accompanying article here https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/life-style/life-style/2021/04/05/81953/majorca-mallorca-the-birth-new-vineyard.html

A strong desire to give their daughters the best possible childhood was the inspiration for Emelie and Dan Marsh to move from the UK to Mallorca in 2010. Since moving to the island they have been working towards a dream, which is very close to becoming a reality. Emelie is a competitive show jumper originally from Sweden, and Dan comes from a hospitality background, managing groups of pubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK, and creating an events company in Mallorca specialising in cycling; they have combined these experiences and together with a love of wine, fun and community they have created “Ses Rotes, Wine and Horses.”

The Ses Rotes estate, which is close to Esporles, was something of a find. “When we first came to the island we kept my horses at livery, but we were always looking for somewhere to buy and develop,” said Em

Florry the Lorry, digital nomads in the Balearics

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200

This week V & O meet Cat and Chris, and Rolo on board Florry the Lorry: a converted 7 tonne delivery van... in the interview we cover the story of why and how Cat and Chris decided to change their lives and how they are getting on with life on the road...

You can follow their adventures at www.facebook.com/florrythelorry/ and @florrythelorry on Instagram or visit www.florrythelorry.com

A ride on the wild side with Natura Cavall and Lizzie Graham

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Vicki and Oliver get off the beaten track in Mallorca and go riding with the Natura Cavall cowboys! They chat to Lizzie Graham from Natura Cavall about her life in Mallorca and the mission and ethos of Natura Cavall...

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride? Are you a grown up and dream of getting on a horse and riding out over the mountains? Then Natura Cavall can teach you to ride. You can see more about Natura Cavall on their website here: naturacavall.com

We made a little video to go with this episode, you can find it here
https://youtu.be/G-CZsTh2jmw

The Wild Guide: wildthingspublishing

You can read Vicki's article about Natura Cavall in the Majorca Daily Bulletin here: https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

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Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain (great for residency applications) https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points Charity Bike Rides https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive

A year on...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0200

V and O talk through the week's news in Spain and how it affects the international residents. And it's a year to the day since Spain went into lockdown...

Next episode features Lizzie and Natur Cavall ... coming soon. https://naturacavall.com/?lang=en

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

Please follow MM on Social Media:

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You can email MM on

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Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain (great for residency applications) https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points Charity Bike Rides https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive

Episode is Live

Published: Mar. 02, 2021 @ 8PM Edit

The cafes open again!

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0200

An excited Vicki and Ollie take the dogs for a coffee! A bonus mini episode because this is an important moment in the lives of everyone living in Mallorca as cafes and bars were allowed to reopen yesterday, providing they had a terrace. That coffee tastes GOOOOOOOD....

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

Please follow MM on Social Media:

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Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain (great for residency applications) https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points Charity Bike Rides https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive

Caterpillars, scotch eggs, Franco and the longing for a cafe con leche...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0200

A round up of recent events in Mallorca and Spain, promising news for the tourism industry and a history lesson.

You can listen to the new Luna on http://www.lunaradiomallorca.com/
You can listen to Andrew Rawson on https://britisharmy1914-18.buzzsprout.com/

Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.

Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839
Six Points here https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
Mallorca Solutions here https://mallorcasolutions.com
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