Majorca Mallorca

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 sailing and watersports to hiking and climbing, to setting up a business and cutting through the red tape to getting married in Mallorca and what's hot, Vicki, Ollie and a host of guests will answer all of your questions and welcome your input!

Back to life, back to reality.

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! Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es​FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/TWITTER https://twitt...

01-09
32:22

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

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/ Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es​FACEBOOK GROUP...

12-26
40:54

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

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=enhttps://www...

12-19
43:04

Happy New Year from Mallorca

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 hu...

01-04
19:49

And we're back!

This episode; news from Mallorca and Spain. Sources; The GuardianEl Pais Majorca Daily BulletinAre 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.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallo...​INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/maj...

11-02
36:53

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

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 RestaurantPete and Tim and Jo, the Mallorca 360 Snorkel ChallengeJoan Collins Https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/08/06/87829/remus-gala-charity-night-majorca.htmlVaccinations and where Spain is in the leaderboardhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguar...

08-07
40:53

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

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&...

06-30
33:08

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

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...

05-22
36:45

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

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...

04-18
49:53

Florry the Lorry, digital nomads in the Balearics

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 Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca...

03-28
01:04:43

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

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.comWe made a little video to go ...

03-21
50:55

A year on...

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, cl...

03-13
41:13

The cafes open again!

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 the...

03-02
24:12

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

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 humou...

02-27
37:21

The hills are alive... V and O chat about hiking in Mallorca

We decided to go on location for this one... so we pulled on our boots, grabbed the dogs and hit the tracks... hope you enjoy the sounds of nature, and Vicki huffing and puffing up a hill!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.https://bestard.com/gb/https://www.k...

02-14
01:05:39

Princess Leonora goes to Wales, up a mountain with Trudi from Gaia Naturals, and grilled leeks...

What was it like to move to Mallorca before the internet? What about building a house from scratch with no budget? And what about setting up and running a successful business now? We speak to Trudi from Gaia Naturals who has done all three of those things.Vicki and Ollie chit chat about the news, and there are guest appearances from dogs AND cats in this one... Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mall...

02-12
59:44

Happy hours, buying a business in Spain and dodgy politician shockers...

If you are thinking about buying a business in Spain is it a good idea? What markets are interesting, what should you be prepared for and what should you avoid? Oliver talks to Richard Craig from Greenpoint CP, a business brokerage in Mallorca. Also, fascinating information about Endesa Happy Hours, Vicki's opinion of the Mallorca Files, and some dogs sneezing. Another solid gold episode in the books. Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and...

02-05
54:27

2020: that was the year that was...

Vicki and Ollie sit down and chat out 2020. Goodbye 2020, don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out...********************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...

01-06
51:33

Lockdowns, Bill Bailey and health coverage for Brits in Spain.

Episodes 15a and 15b are in the bin and we are trying to get out 15c before too many more things change again. V and O chat about Spain and the UK and what is going on right now, and O interviews Kate and Eva from Asisa Health Insurance, Spain's largest health care providers who have produced a brand new customer focused product specifically for English speakers, Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca...

12-23
01:00:47

Bindi closes, the petanque club gets Coronavirus and tactical urbanism hits Palma.

Vicki and Ollie, on the sofa because it's too noisy in the kitchen, discuss goings on in Mallorca and Spain. There's been a few cases of COVID19 in the village, Ollie gets excited about bicycles and Vicki interviews Bin Shah, owner of Bindi Restaurante and finds out what the plan will be now the doors are closed... 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 ...

11-24
47:03

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