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Majorca Mallorca

Majorca Mallorca Podcast

Ever wondered what it is like to live on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Majorca? (Or even Mallorca?!). Join long term residents and journalists, Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson, for a taste of the Majorcan lifestyle. With features about making the move to live permanently on the island to what you could be doing on your next holiday, the Majorca Mallorca podcast aims to cover all of the beautiful aspects of life there. From beaches to celebrity visits, to traditional food and fiestas, to

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59:52

MALLORCA INSIDERS: Aggregate to Buñols: Shirley...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/11/02

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

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01:18:20

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

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/11/01

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

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43:02

Mallorca Insider episode: Parties, people and places...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/10/21

Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esMallorca Insider Mia Naprta on food, parties and local flavoursInsider 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

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01:09:53

The Icelandic Playwright Bringing Bold Theatre to...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/10/13

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

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01:45:16

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

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/10/06

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

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51:36

Inside Mallorca’s Superyacht World with Recruiter...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/29

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,

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01:07:54

From Stage Lights to Stables: Katja’s Journey to Can...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/26

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

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25:50

Inside Mallorca’s Culinary Scene: Restaurant Week...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/24

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

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01:06:22

Table for One, Tram to the Habaneras: Shirley Roberts...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/15

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,

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01:04:17

Walking Mallorca with Sergio García: Language, Life...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/12

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,

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37:31

Mallorca Solutions: Navigating Spanish Paperwork,...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/08

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

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01:04:28

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

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/05

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

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01:37:08

Carlos Pons on Respiralia: Cystic Fibrosis...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/09/03

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

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01:18:15

From BBC to Rural Mallorca: Jan Edwards on Food,...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/08/31

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

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40:48

Nina Moon: Mallorca’s Event Queen and Rainy Day...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/08/25

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

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01:18:07

Pamboli Palma: Colour, Creativity and Life on Mallorca

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/08/22

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 proposalWhy Moscari became their home and museTurning backgrounds in journalism and film design into a fashion labelThe challenge of producing colourful

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01:04:57

Andreas Ahrens - The Disgusting Food Museum - Palma

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/08/18

..... 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.Click here to book, tickets, we've negotiated a 5% discount for Majorca Mallorca listeners via the link. https://disgustingfoodmuseum.es/?trackingCode=a59e58552a334c6eb67d239ebda54c5a at the checkout add promo code 'MM5'

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53:46

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

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/08/11

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 NotesIn this episode of the Majorca

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50:19

Majorca Mallorca Insiders: Nina Moons from The...

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/07/28

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

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01:04:10

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

Majorca Mallorca ·

2025/07/25

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

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