Majorca Mallorca: Recent Episodes
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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!
....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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... 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.
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- Freezing weather as storm Juliet visits the island,
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Palma disappears into a hole.
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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.
https://mallorcasolutions.com/
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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.
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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.
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... 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/
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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
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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/
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....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
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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/
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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!
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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/
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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! 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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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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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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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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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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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 disrupt trade flows across the Channel.
Spain’s imports from the UK decreased 49% in the first two months of the year compared with the same period a year ago.
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/04/16/82571/bar-and-restaurants-mallorca.html
The Small Businesses association PIMEM and the association of Majorcan Restaurateurs (Arema) have demanded that the Balearic government allows bars and restaurants in Majorca to open inside to clients “with immediate effect”, in view of the fact that the island is now on level two health risk.
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/04/17/8261
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 https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
- The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive
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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:
- FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
- INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast
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 Emelie.
When the couple discovered the Ses Rotes finca in 2017 they knew that their project could begin. Ses Rotes was originally the smaller house on the Canet estate. Extending along the Esporles valley, it dates back over 200 years. The fertile soil of the land around Ses Rotes was used as small holdings for the inhabitants of Esporles to grow their own vegetables. In the late 1960’s, the estate was reinvented as a venue for large parties. With a huge restaurant, a disco and riding arena, it was the perfect setting to enjoy a typical “Fiesta Andaluza” in the countryside. On a night, you would regularly see up to 500 people: a mix of locals and tourists, enjoying a display of traditional Spanish horses whilst feasting on roasted meat followed by dancing into the early hours of the morning. As the tourism in Mallorca evolved, so did Ses Rotes. Th
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
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.
Please follow MM on Social Media:
- FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
- INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast
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
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:
- FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
- INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast
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
Episode is Live
Published: Mar. 02, 2021 @ 8PM Edit
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:
- FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
- INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast
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
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
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
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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.komoot.com/
https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.cat/en/dry-stone-route-gr-221
https://caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.cat/en/refuges
https://www.keniaoutdoor.com/en/books-and-guides/2124-triangle-gr-221-tramuntana-angles.html
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
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
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Episode is Live
Published: Feb. 12, 2021 @ 4PM Edit
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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, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.
You can find out more about Trudi and her products here https://www.gaia-natural-mallorca.com/ and here https://www.instagram.com/gaianaturalproducts/
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
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
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 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.
Check out Greenpoint and get in touch with Richard here: https://greenpointcp.com
You can download the map for Mallorca Files here: http://www.infomallorca.net/media/1450/ca/Mallorca_Files_Movie_Map.pdf
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
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Vicki and Oliver chat to Glen and her daughter Izzy who moved to Mallorca eight years ago when Izzy was seven. What was it like for Izzy to enter Spanish education, does she think she is a Britisher or a Spaniard and what is their advice for others.
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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
Episode about getting your TIE paperwork here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1220624/4836197
Mallorca Solutions here https://mallorcasolutions.com
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
PS: we've shared some photos on our social media of the St Antoni fiesta, sob.
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/?M=5839
Six Points here https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
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https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
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", 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
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad #nextpat #helpingothers #mallorcarocks #brexitsucks
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 the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.
Six Points here https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallenges
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
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Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad #nextpat #helpingothers #cycling #mallorcarocks #brexitsucks
A chat about the current situation in Mallorca, and then a fab interview with Joe Arrindell who has been touring with a professional cycling team, Israel Start Up Nation, on the Vuelta 2020...
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.
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad #nextpat #helpingothers #cycling #mallorcarocks #brexitsucks #lavuelta2020 #israelstartupnation #votebidenharris
Oliver talks to the lovely Nick Entwistle from Yachting Gives Back, an organisation formed to support vulnerable people living in Mallorca.
You can see more about the association here:
http://www.yachtinggivesback.com/
There's also a reappearance of Gigi, she's 15 and in a crucial year at school. What's it like studying with the current hygiene rules for Coronavirus?
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.
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad #nextpat #helpingothers #yachting #mallorcarocks #brexitsucks
There are many benefits to living on the island of Majorca/Mallorca : the lifestyle, the international culture, the proximity to the mountains and the sea, and the emerging and exciting wine industry. A small island with around 100 vineyards? Really?
Vicki speaks to Ivan from Wine Industry (https://www.wineindustry.es/) who fills her in on the Mallorcan scene, what to try out and which bodegas to visit. Ollie professes to know nothing AT ALL about wine (it is true) and there are some promises about going to visit some vineyards and indulge in some day drinking.
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.
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like please, she is fab.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
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Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad #winemaking #boozeisbest #winewinewine #mallorcarocks #brexitsucks
It was Hispanic Day on Monday 12th. We aren't really sure why this is such a big deal, considering how many indigenous nations were invaded, but anyway, it was that day. V and O chat about Madrid, lockdowns, economic crashes, all the fun stuff,and about what is going on with Webbs Removals, one of the barometers for what is happening with English speaking people in Mallorca: are they coming or going to the island? Listen to find 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.
Here's the link to the staycation article about Pollensa
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/life-style/life-style/2020/10/04/73003/perfect-pollensa.html
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
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Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
mallorca #nextpatlife #spanishlifestyle #internationallifestyle #livingabroad
Ollie goes solo and chats to Bryan Visser, the founder of charity bike ride, the Senses Six Points Challenge. If you're a cyclist and are looking for a fun way to ride around the island then why not join the challenge which is happening at the beginning of October. Listen up for more or check out the website https://6pointschallenges.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.
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
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mallorca #majorca #cycling #islandlife
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.
In this episode, Vicki and Oliver are joined by a special guest to chat about the new school year starting, or not, online or in person, what the hell is happening? They cover the new quarantine situations in Mallorca, the OVERPAYMENT of government support funds, what's happening to the Night of Art in Palma and the reinvention of business in Mallorca...
They are at the beach and it's warm, the sun is setting... it's pretty bloody fab.
Quarantine in Palma
https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-09-09/spain-reports-nearly-9000-new-coronavirus-cases.html
Son Amar
https://www.sonamar.com/
Night of Art
https://www.diariodemallorca.es/cultura/2020/08/24/nit-l-art-celebrara-dia-9018590.html
ERTE
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2020/09/08/71945/erte-overpayment-bombshell-majorca.html
The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by
https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/
So go give her a like
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.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.
In this episode, Oliver and Vicki chat about the recent tornado that hit the island, the end of summer, tourism, the mecca of cycling that Mallorca is, back to school and give some advice to anyone thinking of moving to Majorca/Mallorca from the UK.
It's several degrees cooler and Auntie Nelly is still making an appearance in the audio...
You can get info here about the cycling events Oliver speaks about
http://www.mallorca312.com/
https://6pointschallenges.com/
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
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After an unplanned hiatus due to life being a tad busy, we are back with an episode covering what we have been up to, life on the island, many entertaining dog interludes and some chat about wine.
To listen to the episode about the King Emeritus, Carlos 1st of Spain you can find it here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qt55/episodes/downloads
And, check our social media for a photo of Auntie Nellie... you won't regret it.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
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Brexit doing your head in? Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what to do? 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.
In this episode, Vicki speaks to Becky Bellafont Evans from Mallorca Solutions about the red tape and paperwork you will need to either have to cut through or gather to be able to stay on the island. You can contact her via http://www.mallorcasolutions.com/
Vicki and Ollie also speak about Ses Rotes wine (https://sesrotes.com/) and the breaking news that King Juan Carlos has just announced that he will no longer be living in Spain...
It's still 40 degrees in Mallorca and Aunty Nelly, the dog, is struggling with the heat.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
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A bit of light relief from the current heat wave and the crushing news about the UK's decision to include the Balearic and Canary Islands in their current quarantine conditions. Vicki goes to talk to Laura Stadler, columnist for the Majorca Daily Bulletin, and long term rubber of celebrity shoulders. The island has seen many A listers, whether to film movies, or to attend events or just to chill out and holiday. Laura talks about her famous actors. politicians, writers, musicians and sports people who have visited or even made the island their home.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/
https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Following the sudden news that the UK was imposing a 14 day quarantine on anyone arriving from Spain with immediate effect, Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson have a chat about what is means for the island of Mallorca.
You can follow the podcast on various platforms
https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast
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https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast
Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
After recent events in Magaluf, Oliver (Ollie) and Vicki, decide that Episode 2 probably should look at what the actual heck is going on in this tiny slice of Mallorca, aka Magaluf, aka Calvia Beach... Maga, a long time target for derision by the British press. has hit the headlines yet again recently due to the enthusiastic, after hours activities of some young people. The video recording of these events has lead to the subsequent closure of the area, Punta Ballena meaning that local businesses cannot make a living and tourists are being let down....
Was the closure justified or could it have been avoided? What is the future for this controversial resort in Mallorca?
Vicki and Ollie discuss this with special guest Richie Prior from Pirates Adventure and Radio One Mallorca. You can read Richie's blog on https://somethingforyourmallorcaweekend.wordpress.com/
Contact V and O on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
You can join in the general chitchat https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/ and ask questions of the local residents about what you can do and explore in Mallorca.
Tell them what you want to hear about next time round...
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We finally begin our podcast by addressing a major situation on the island and in Spain and the world at the moment. Talking about the current legal requirements that mean everyone has to wear a mask in public in Mallorca.
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Taken from the Majorca Daily Bulletin website: the current law on face masks
The Government has changed its mind on the rules for face masks, yet again, according to Health Minister, Patricia Gómez.
Compulsory
Everyone over the age of 6 must wear a mask at all times on public roads, in open and enclosed spaces for public use and in public service areas.
Masks are compulsory at work, in both public and private firms, if social distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be guaranteed or when there is a possibility of contact with people who don’t live in the same home and social distancing is impossible.
At the entrances and exits to cultural and sports shows, the use of a mask is obligatory, except when eating or drinking.
Weddings are restricted to 250 people outdoors and 150 indoors and rehearsals and performances of choirs and bands are restricted to 30 people and everyone must wear a mask except for those playing wind instruments.
Passengers in a private car must wear masks unless they are all living at the same address and it is compulsory for Taxi Drivers and all passengers to wear a mask.
Not Compulsory
It is not necessary to wear a face mask at the beach, at swimming pools, when playing sports or wind instruments or in the countryside and a mask will only be necessary on promenades next to the sea if there are a lot of people.
"During walks next to the coast and in ventilated places, if you can keep the required social distance of 1.5 metres a mask is not necessary, but if promenades are very crowded it will be necessary to wear a mask,” said Minister Gómez.
It is not necessary to wear a face mask whilst eating or drinking at a restaurant or bar.
Those under 16 years of age don’t have to wear a mask when they’re participating in regular activities with a stable group of children, such as at summer schools or camps.
Exceptions
Those with any type of respiratory illness or difficulty which may be aggravated by the use of a face mask, those who do not have autonomy to remove the mask, due to disability or dependency and those with behavioural problems which make wearing a mask unfeasible are exempt from the ruling.
“A face mask is not required in cases of force majeure or a situation of need, or when due to the very nature of the activities of the use of the mask is incompatible," said Minister Gómez, who defended the tightening of the rules for face masks.
“With the recovery of Social, Tourist and Economic activity combined and the increase in Covid-19 cases at National and International level face masks are another measure of prevention and security and have proven to be very effective in slowing down the spread of the virus,” she said. Minister Gómez also referred to a study in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and Slovakia where the use of mandatory masks resulted in mortality rates one hundred times lower than expected.
She also pointed out that in Lombardy, in Ital
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