TALKING BALEARICS

Martin Makepeace
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Number 1 for news and views from IBIZA. Welcome to my 'MAN IN SAN AN' Podcast TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year.MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years.About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.

  1. Balearic Corruption Case, Germans Dwindling, Burnham's Back, Ibiza's Traditional Dishes, San An Identity Crisis, Club Overcrowding

    3h ago

    Balearic Corruption Case, Germans Dwindling, Burnham's Back, Ibiza's Traditional Dishes, San An Identity Crisis, Club Overcrowding

    A major corruption case ends with lengthy prison sentences, are German tourists falling out of love with Ibiza, and could a future government led by Andy Burnham expand youth mobility opportunities between the UK and Europe? We discuss Ibiza's favourite local dishes, whether San Antonio is suffering an identity crisis while Magaluf powers ahead with a clear tourism strategy, and why a familiar face has been appointed as the new manager of Real Mallorca. Plus, feedback from visitors suggests Ibiza's superclubs may be pushing capacity limits on their biggest nights. Are venues becoming too crowded, what are the implications for customer experience and safety, and has the balance between profitability and comfort shifted too far? All this and much more on TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    36 min
  2. World Cup Fever, Balearic Slowdown, Illegal Parties, Ibiza DJ's Blacklist, Minivan Misdemeanours, Brits Safety, West End Names

    Jun 17

    World Cup Fever, Balearic Slowdown, Illegal Parties, Ibiza DJ's Blacklist, Minivan Misdemeanours, Brits Safety, West End Names

    World Cup fever has swept across the Balearics, but why are bars and restaurants reporting an unexpected slowdown in the middle of June? An illegal Ibiza party has made headlines across the islands, and the local government has unveiled a surprising new strategy to crack down on organisers. Minivan drivers are under scrutiny after a series of concerning incidents, while the British Government is taking a more proactive role in tourist safety this summer and in San Antonio, a debate is brewing over some eye-catching proposals to rename the town's famous West End.  We'll also look at the wider tourism picture, as the Balearics continue to grapple with overcrowding, housing pressures and the challenge of balancing visitor numbers with residents' quality of life.  All this and much more on TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    37 min
  3. Ecotax Epic Fail, Tourism Protests, When to Book Your Holiday, Co-Living in Ibiza, Mallorca LIVE, Spanish BOOM, Med Sea Surprise

    Jun 10

    Ecotax Epic Fail, Tourism Protests, When to Book Your Holiday, Co-Living in Ibiza, Mallorca LIVE, Spanish BOOM, Med Sea Surprise

    Another summer, another tourist protest on the horizon in Palma as activists promise their biggest demonstration yet. The Balearic Ecotax continues to generate millions, but is proving surprisingly difficult to spend effectively. We'll look at why. Co-living is set to become a reality in Ibiza this year – is it a solution to the island's housing crisis or just another buzzword? Mallorca Live is about to turn the Balearic sky into a soundtrack of global music stars, while Spain's tourism industry continues to break booking records. But with growing pressure on housing, infrastructure and local communities, how long can the boom really continue? We'll also bring you the story of a diver's unexpected encounter in the Mediterranean, and as always we'll round things off with the latest from Real Mallorca. THIS IS TALKING BALEARICS! DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    28 min
  4. Flights Blacklist, August Concerns, Trip Advisor Withering, Cultural Ibiza, Europes Best Beaches, Car Hire Standoff, 50 Cent in the Club

    Jun 3

    Flights Blacklist, August Concerns, Trip Advisor Withering, Cultural Ibiza, Europes Best Beaches, Car Hire Standoff, 50 Cent in the Club

    Blacklists for badly behaved airline passengers, nervous hotel owners watching August bookings, and the question nobody seems willing to ask: does anyone actually use TripAdvisor anymore? We'll also look at Ibiza Town's cultural transformation, Europe's "best beaches" list that has us raising more than a few eyebrows, and why Ibiza's car hire companies are up in arms over new restrictions. Over in football, Real Mallorca have unveiled their manager for next season, while one of the biggest names in rap is heading to Ibiza this summer – and the ticket price might be the biggest surprise of all. From tourism and travel to culture, controversy and clubland, we'll separate the headlines from the hype. THIS IS TALKING BALEARICS! DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    33 min
  5. €175M New Hotel, Tourist Overload Fears, Easyjet Twilight Service, Foreigners Housing Concern, Passport Control Debacle, Bernados 'Law', Real Mallorca Relegated

    May 27

    €175M New Hotel, Tourist Overload Fears, Easyjet Twilight Service, Foreigners Housing Concern, Passport Control Debacle, Bernados 'Law', Real Mallorca Relegated

    Another spanking new hotel announcement - this time in Calvià - and the numbers are eye-watering, as fears grow over tourist overload despite thousands of authorised beds still sitting unused. EasyJet rolls out a new luggage service that could actually make summer travel slightly less painful. In Ibiza, foreign home ownership figures are raising eyebrows while passport control delivers the entirely predictable seasonal meltdown. An economic forum in Palma produces something we’ll henceforth be referring to as Bernardos Law and after a long, hard season… Real Mallorca suffer the ultimate fate. All this and more on TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    30 min
  6. 90-Day Limit Rethink, Agritourism Surge, Bizum Boom, West End Shake-Up, Real Mallorca Meltdown, Hospital Walkout

    May 20

    90-Day Limit Rethink, Agritourism Surge, Bizum Boom, West End Shake-Up, Real Mallorca Meltdown, Hospital Walkout

    Brits could get a 90-day rule rethink, agritourism is booming but facing hotel-style pressures, Bizum is transforming payments for local businesses, San Antonio’s West End is getting a bold rebrand but with a surprise twist, Real Mallorca are hanging by a thread, and hospital walkouts are piling pressure on Ibiza’s healthcare system. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    27 min
  7. Arise Sir Richie, New Trainline, Campervan Crackdown, Beach App Surprise, Balearic Cricket, Mallorca Market Crossover, Ultra-Expensive Restaurant, Amnesia Opening

    May 13

    Arise Sir Richie, New Trainline, Campervan Crackdown, Beach App Surprise, Balearic Cricket, Mallorca Market Crossover, Ultra-Expensive Restaurant, Amnesia Opening

    A new Mallorca train line is making the headlines and the numbers speak for themselves, Ibiza draws the line under camper vans, a new Mallorca beach app is dispelling a few myths, the Balearic Cricket Championship was a straight shootout in Menorca, there's a Balearic crossover with a new market in Santa Ponsa, the 'world's most expensive' restaurant is back and Amnesia opens it's doors for 2026 with a mega-party & lets not forget the footy. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    41 min
  8. Vehicle Limit Confusion, PIGS EES Exodus, Beach Bar Closure, Shanty Towns & No Solutions, Billion Euro Boating & Medieval Ibiza

    May 6

    Vehicle Limit Confusion, PIGS EES Exodus, Beach Bar Closure, Shanty Towns & No Solutions, Billion Euro Boating & Medieval Ibiza

    Vehicle limitations in the Balearics but are the tourists really to blame, PiGS! Portugal & Italy join Greece in the EES exodus, will Spain follow? A potential beach bar closure in Ibiza has got locals hot & bothered, shanty town shenanigans with no solutions in sight, the billion euro Balearic boating industry that feels unloved and Ibiza is going back to medieval times and thats a good thing! Throw in football and some local cricket and we have it all covered. All this and more in TALKING BALEARICS. We are the only English speaking podcast covering the incredible Balearic Islands which has a thriving expat population and welcomed 19 million international tourists in 2025 including almost 4 million UK visitors. DAD TAXI' BLOG - https://dadtaximallorca.com/ RICHIE PRIOR ON INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/dad.taxi/ Message me here 'MAN IN SAN AN' BLOG' - https://maninsanan.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON SUBSTACK - https://martinmakepeace.substack.com/ MARTIN MAKEPEACE ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/martinmakepeace/ Original music © Alex Ellenger/Martin Makepeace

    35 min
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Number 1 for news and views from IBIZA. Welcome to my 'MAN IN SAN AN' Podcast TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year.MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years.About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.

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  • Creator
    Martin Makepeace
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 TALKING BALEARICS
  • Show Website
    TALKING BALEARICS

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