'Man in San' An by Martin Makepeace
Number 1 for news and views from IBIZA. Welcome to my 'MAN IN SAN AN' Podcast
TALKING BALEARICS - Current affairs podcast with myself in Ibiza & Richie Prior in Mallorca focussing on the Balearic Islands which has a thriving ex-pat population and almost 4M UK visitors every year.
MY IBIZA JOURNEY - in this series I talk to prominent people about their Ibiza journey, what the Island means to them & how it has changed over the years.
About Me: Described in the Ibiza press as a ‘friendly agitator’' and the UK's Daily Telegraph as a 'swaggering manspreader' (thanks to appearing in an ITV reality show), White Isle resident since 1991, Ibiza property expert & President of the British Association of San Antonio. Read my ‘Man in San An’ weekly blog & listen to my podcasts vía all the usual platforms.
Episodes
83 episodes
Balearic Happy Index, €850K for new Ibiza Projects, Brussels pushback on Apartments, Repsol Guide spreads Sunshine, La Roja in Mallorca, Skepta turns up the heat
The Spanish 'Happiness Index' is out and its no surprise to see the Balearics high on the table, Ibiza's government is offering €850K euros for new projects that will change the islands perception, Article 49 - Brussels is pushing back on the B...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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33:43
Surge in Balearic Bookings, Ibiza Hotels Solve Housing Crisis, Superyachts Arrive, Hospital Strike, Clubbing News, Easter Openings
Balearic & Portugal bookings surge for easter, Ibiza hotels look to solve the housing crisis with a long overdue shift in policy, Doctors strike, the superyachts have started to arrive which can ony mean that summer is around the corner, Ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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30:22
Balearic Bookings Rise, Fuel Costs Climb, Cruise Numbers Fall, Soft Power Index, Real Mallorca Update, Ibiza’s New Courthouse
Balearic tourism is shifting. Bookings are rising as travellers explore new destinations, but soaring fuel costs are putting fresh pressure on the islands. Meanwhile, Ibiza’s cruise numbers have taken a dip - raising the question of whether the...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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32:49
Migration camp kick-off, Iran war fallout, rental price surge, charity bike ride, left-wing housing rhetoric, RCD Mallorca surprise appointment
Ibiza’s migration crisis explodes in a youth-centre showdown, Iran war fallout could hit Balearic tourism - and why the Dubai snobbery? Richie unveils his big charity bike ride, Balearic rents surge again, the real story behind non-resident pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:32
€100K toilet, School hols shenanigans, Mallorca Live big news, Ibiza’s new buses, public housing news
The €100K toilet dividing opinion on the White Isle, could British kids be heading to the Balearics in greater numbers soon? Mallorca Live adds new acts ahead of what’s set to be a BIG weekend, Ibiza’s new bus service might not be glamorous but...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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33:29
TikTok Driving Bookings, The Fork Top 100, Ibiza Caps Cars, Playground Football Banned, Frank the Stagman Talks Trash
Social media influencers shaping where you holiday and the numbers might surprise you. The Fork drops its Top 100 restaurants in Spain with unexpected Balearic entries. A playground football ban sparks national headlines after a San Antonio cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:51
Tourism booms, Jet2 surges, Calvià nomination, major Ibiza hotel investment, Parador pricing shock, ageing Balearic homeowners
Tourism stats rocket, Jet2 Holidays keeps winning, Calvià chases major honours in a prestige magazine, Ibiza’s Parador delivers a sticker-shock moment, a billion-plus gets pumped into new hotel projects and the average buyer age in the Balearic...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:42
Train Disaster, Ibiza Parador, Santa Eulalia Family Drive, Solar Eclipse Update, Europe's Top Stag Resorts, Amnesia at 50
Spain’s deadly train crash, Ibiza’s parador finally nears finish, Santa Eulalia goes all-in on family tourism, solar eclipse mania builds for August, Europe’s top stag destinations, Five Guys hits Magaluf, Ibiza unveils new sports complex, Real...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:16
Palma Problems, Record Passenger Numbers, More Uber in Ibiza, San Sebastián Festivities, Club Updates, Macc Lads’ Success & Soaring Balearic Property Prices
Palma’s new paseo marítimo sparks controversy as a famous club issues a shock notice; Ibiza hits record passenger numbers amid sustainability concerns; 10,000 new taxi licences for Mallorca and Ibiza as Uber tightens its grip; San Sebastián cel...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:50
Airport Parking Rip-Offs, Looming Fare Wars, Rain Insurance Innovations, Child Migration Crisis, Eclipse Cruise Boom, Housing Shock
Happy New Year! Richie kicks things off with a no-holds-barred rant on the great UK airport parking rip-off, while we ask whether a summer flight price war could be on the horizon. On the Beach Holidays unveil a novel new insurance optio...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:47
White Xmas for Mallorca? Ibiza Parador Epic Fail, Big Train News, Mortgage & Property Boom, El Gordo Lottery
Season’s Greetings! Could the Mallorcan mountains see a rare Balearic White Christmas? Meanwhile, the troubled Ibiza Parador faces yet more delays — politicians talk a good game, but has the situation gone beyond a joke? On a brighter no...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:37
Social Media Crackdown, Big Airbnb Fine, A-List Calvia, Cultural San An, V16 Beacon, Hoteliers Report
Is there a social media crackdown coming for Spain following the Australian model, Spanish authorities have issued a big fine to Airbnb, Calvia has been included on a very prestigious list, Ibiza council purchases an iconic building in San Anto...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:40
Warm Winters, Freedom of Movement, Xmas Travel Rip Off, Wedding Court Case, Solar Eclipse, EES Confusion
The warm winter weather for the Balearics prompts calls for more winter tourism, is the UK about to relax strict rules on freedom of movement for youngsters, there’s bad news if you haven’t already organised your Xmas travel, a Mallorca wedding...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:55
Balearic Booking Bonanza, Greek Odyssey, Guetta in Mallorca, Marga Prohens on Housing, Iconic ‘Hotel’ Demolition
The Balearics are experiencing a booking bonanza with Mallorca top of the rankings, what other country is now competing with Spain to become a retirement haven, an iconic Ibiza ‘hotel’ is about to be demolished using surprising funds, the world...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:05
Cala de Bou Fightback, Inheritance Tax, Xmas Markets, Wetherspoons, Teatro Closes & Menu del Día
Inheritance tax misconceptions, Cala de Bou business owners demand action to clean up the area, Balearic Christmas markets are GO, a famous pub chain eyes a Spanish takeover while a well known live music venue calls it quits plus which is...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:21
Benidorm v Balearics, Ibiza Overview, Social Housing Update, Jet2 News, M&S Outcry, Wealthiest Towns in Balearics
The numbers are in for Ibiza’s summer & the experts have their say, a social housing update for Mallorca as rental prices continue to soar & just why is Benidorm busy in the winter yet the Balearics can’t seem to get its act together. J...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:14
London WTM Debrief, Magaluf Mayor Interview, Winter in the Balearics, Ryanair Update, Ibiza Police Chief Hits Out
Season 2 - London's World Travel Market - the big debrief - what's the point, is it a gravy train and what was the travel industry feedback? Richie talks to the Mayor of Calvia - an area which includes the polarising Magaluf. Winter is upon us ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:36
Weather woes continue.Tourist tax questions.Palma Mayor crackdown.Big drugs bust.Jet2 budget worry.Soggy closing weekend
The Balearics & especially Ibiza's weather woes continue but are the local authorities over reacting after previous mistakes. Tourist tax consensus but the management still under scrutiny. Ibiza beaches in the news with a grim discovery and...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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33:07
Ibiza Storm Update, Wayne Lineker, Beckhams, Messi Hotels, Clubs Closing, Eating with Tod, Bars Fightback & Abu Dhabi Surprise
Martin & Richie discuss the fallout from Ibiza floods, Wayne Lineker makes an honest admission, the Beckhams live it large in Mallorca on their beautiful yacht, Lionel Messi's hotel group take an interesting turn, it's the Ibiza clubs closi...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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35:23
Severe Floods Rock Ibiza, DJ Awards, ABTA Conference, Tourist Tax Fail, Immigrants Melt Down, USA Mallorca Takeover
Severe floods sweep the Ibiza & the Balearics with public warnings being issued, the annual DJ Awards promises to be a hotly disputed affair with all of the globes best DJ's in attendance. Meanwhile the ABTA conference is due to take over M...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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25:46
Airbnb's Premature Victory, Private Jet Takeover, Residents Travel Discount in Danger, Real Mallorca Dissent & Ibiza's Water Woes
AIRBNB has claimed victory over unlicensed accommodation advertised on its platform but is it too early to be celebrating, as PRIVATE JETS usage soars in the Balearics is the push back from pressure groups warranted and what is the solution goi...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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30:43
New Homes Pushback, New Smoking Laws, Cheapskate Billionaire, Public Transport Update, West End Rebrand
The Balearics government's proposals to solve the housing crisis receives pushback from a new Mallorca pressure group, new smoking and vape laws come into force covering previous grey areas, Mallorca's public transport has an overhaul but is th...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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36:50
Lack of Brits not affecting Mallorca, Ibiza Hall of Fame, Migrants Update & Deadly Crash rocks San Antonio
Autumn is coming and the Daily Mail bark up the wrong tree yet again with their latest headline as Mallorca goes through a noticeable shift in clientele, the Ibiza Hall of Fame gets off to a strong start, migrants on boat crossings to Ibiza and...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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23:19
Migrant Crossings, Big Investment for Ibiza Hotels, Ryanair Warning, The Times on Brit Deaths & a Bill goes Viral
As migrant crossings to the Balearics show no sign of easing there's a showdown brewing between local & central government, Ibiza hotels are set for major investment in their relentless quest for the luxury market meanwhile Ryanair have the...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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28:10
Crisis? Record Visitors to Spain! David Guetta Review, Ghost Diners, World's Top Clubs, Overcrowded Beach Surprise & Scam Warning
New figures out for 2025 tourist visitors to Spain show a surprising trend that might have far reaching implications for the Balearics, David Guetta at Ushuaia Ibiza gets a review, 'Ghost Diners' are having a major impact especially in Menorca ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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