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• Rafa Winckelmann on Inclusive Sport and the Work of Fundació Handisport in Mallorca

  In this episode we sit down with Rafa Winckelmann , the driving force behind Fundació Handisport in Mallorca. He talks about the growth of adaptive sport on the island, how the foundation creates real access for people with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities, and what it means to build a community where everyone can take part. Rafa shares stories from the athletes, the impact of outdoor activity on confidence and independence, and the challenges of running a project that relies on skilled instructors, specialist equipment and steady funding. It is a clear look at the work being done to make Mallorca a place where sport belongs to everybody. This episode focuses on the mission and work of Fundació Handisport. Rafa Winckelmann talks through the origins of the foundation, the sports they offer, and the real world impact on participants and families. He discusses accessibility on the island, the importance of trained staff, and the emotional and social benefits of sport for people with disabilities. The conversation offers insight into how Mallorca can continue to grow as an inclusive and accessible destination.

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• MALLORCA INSIDERS: Winter in Mallorca with Nina Moons from The Calendar Mallorca: Christmas Lights, Markets and Local Plans

  This week Vicki is joined by her “events bestie” Nina Moons, the founder of The Calendar Mallorca, to talk about winter on the island, Christmas build up in Palma and how to make the most of the quieter season.Nina shares what she has been up to lately, from local concerts and village fairs to family hikes, lazy lunches and discovering new boutique fitness and wellness spots. She and Vicki chat about the famous Palma Christmas lights switch on, the charm and chaos of the city centre that night, and how to navigate the Christmas markets, from Plaça Major to Passeig del Born and village fairs in places like Alaró.They also dive into community, language and lifestyle. Nina explains how The Calendar Mallorca helps people plug into island life, why experiences make the best gifts, and how her own family is growing up multilingual and very outdoorsy. Expect lots of practical ideas for winter days, from cultural events and kids activities to cosy brunches, jazz nights and spa sessions.Winter rhythm on Mallorca after the summer seasonPalma Christmas lights switch on and how the city celebratesChristmas markets in Palma and in villages such as AlaróWhy experiences make great Christmas gifts on the islandHow The Calendar Mallorca connects different communities and interestsRaising multilingual children and family life in MallorcaBoutique gyms, wellness spots and ways to stay active in winterComedy, theatre and live music as part of the off season sceneEvent and lifestyle resourcesCHECK The Calendar Mallorca website https://thecalendarmallorca.com/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thecalendar.mallorca/ for weekly event listings.Palma Christmas lights switch on in November, an evening in the centre with street performers, music and the first big taste of the festive season.Palma and village Christmas markets, especially:City centre markets around Plaça Major, La Rambla and Parc de la MarHotel and boutique markets, including Es Baluard and similar spacesVillage markets, for example Alaró, with a strong community feel.Wellness, fitness and languageRdy Studios in Palma, an indoor cycling and music focused spin studio with themed classes and community runs.Balu in Santa Catalina, a boutique Pilates and yoga studio that hosts creative community events.Haslap, a locally founded running app that lists runs, clubs and events across Mallorca.Spanish by Living (Tia’s Spanish speaking club), weekly conversation meet ups in Palma plus special activities such as hikes with lunch or boat trips, all aimed at helping people improve Spanish in real life settings.Food, drink and going outGrun restaurants in Fornalutx and Deià, open all year with charcoal grilled dishes, fish of the day and family friendly options, ideal after a hike.Palma jazz lounge at Plaça de la Reina area, a small, intimate venue with live jazz and themed evenings, perfect after dinner.Family and kidsPalma Aquarium “Yo También” charity days, with reduced entry for residents, extra workshops and activities for children, and a donation from each ticket to a local children’s charity.Year round family hikes and nature time, especially around Deià, Fornalutx and Sóller, combined with lunch at local restaurants.Wellness and spaWild Spa sauna truck in the Sóller mountains,

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• "We Are Not From Here" chatting with comedians Xavi Jallois and Abdullah Ozturk

  A conversation with two of Madrid’s leading English-language comedians. Xavi Jallois is from Chile, Abdullah Ozturk is from Turkey, and together they tour a split-hour stand-up show exploring what it means to arrive in Spain and feel like an outsider. They talk about learning to be funny in a new language, finding community in Madrid’s growing comedy scene, and why humour often begins where frustration lives. We also discuss touring logistics, small venues, audience differences across the country, and the joy of shared laughter when you have lived between cultures.Included:• How the show We Are Not From Here began• The Madrid Comedy Lab scene• Performing comedy in your second or third language• What it feels like to be new, foreign or misplaced• Turning culture shock into material• Touring across Spain and audience reactions• Xavi Jallois on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xavi_jallois/• Abdullah Ozturk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benabdullahozturk/• Madrid Comedy Lab https://www.instagram.com/madridcomedylab/If you enjoy the episode, share it with someone who has ever felt like an outsider.Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorca.mallorca/You can email us at [email protected]

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• MALLORCA INSIDERS: Jan Edwards on winter dining, hidden food events and where to eat now

  Food lover and broadcaster Jan Edwards returns to talk winter on the island: staying at La Residencia in Deià, why Peccata Minuta is worth tracking down, the tapas trail TaPalma, Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends, and a clutch of great value places from Palma to Felanitx and Son Ferrer. Expect practical tips, price-savvy picks, and how to actually find out what is on.A birthday stay at La Residencia, Deià. What makes the service special, Miró artworks, and choosing between El Olivo’s tasting menus and Restaurante Miró’s à la carte.Quiet-season culture in Deià and why small exhibitions and concerts are part of the charm.Peccata Minuta by Chefs(in): how the token system works, why it draws local food lovers, and how to keep an eye out for dates.Inca in autumn: cloister venues, fairs and why the train beats driving on big festival days such as Dijous Bo.How to navigate TaPalma when information is sparse, plus the case for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood routes.Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends in November and why fixed-price menus help you try new kitchens.Palma fine dining: Izakaya and the “date-night” test.Finding out what is on: The Calendar Mallorca for daily listings, SóllerWeb for Sóller valley updates.Seasonal chat: Thanksgiving options, the challenge of booking Christmas lunch in Mallorca, and why private chefs can be a smart solution.La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Deià — belmond.com/hotels/europe/mallorca/deia/belmond-la-residenciaEl Olivo and Restaurante Miró — Dining at La ResidenciaChefs(in) Mallorca — Peccata Minuta — chefsins.com/peccataminutaTaPalma tapas route — tapalma.comPort Adriano Food Passion (weekend set menus in November) — portadriano.com/en/events/food-passion-port-adrianoIzakaya High Japanese Cuisine, Palma — izakayamallorca.comAsador La Cumbrecita, Son Ferrer — facebook.com/asadorlacumbrecitaProtur Naisa Palma, cafeteria set lunch — proturnaisapalma.com/gastronomiaEstragon La Plaça, Felanitx — restaurant-estragon.comPAX Gastrobar, Felanitx — pax-gastrobar.comBatec Restaurant, Felanitx — batecrestaurant.comSon Bascós, Montuïri (quail and grill) — sonbascos.comThe Calendar Mallorca — thecalendarmallorca.comSóllerWeb — sollerweb.com

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• MALLORCA INSIDERS: Aggregate to Buñols: Shirley Roberts on Social Inclusion, Sóller life and filling empty seats

  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 concerts that still fairly compensate artists.Shirley also paints a vivid picture of autumn life in Sóller. Tardeo at the covered market, free jazz in the Escorxador cultural centre, the annual buñols, All Saints, winter opening patterns, young drummers in parades, and the new children’s Firo. We touch on cyclists, car park debates and drainage aggregates, bonfire smoke inversions, and the wave of older newcomers choosing Mallorca for its social fabric as much as its climate.It is a generous, grounded hour about belonging, access, and keeping local culture alive all year.00:00 Intro and mic-check chaos02:0 Who is Shirley Roberts and SóllerWeb06:10 Empty seats and pricing. Papering the house 10113:45 Pay-what-you-can concerts and artist pay18:40 Autumn in Sóller. Market tardeo and free culture24:10 Hotels, seasonality and what stays open28:55 Car parks, aggregates and drainage gripes33:30 Cyclists, courtesy and living together39:20 Teachers as culture makers and role models44:15 Children’s Firo and young drummers49:00 Bonfire season and air quality concerns53:20 Buñols, All Saints and street life57:00 Inclusion ideas and next steps59:30 Wrap up and December previewSóCovered market tardeo, live music and family-friendly afternoons.Free or donation-based concerts at local cultural centres.What typically closes in November and who stays open through winter.Culture and communityTeachers as the bridge into arts and sport.Children’s Firo, young parade drummers and keeping traditions alive.Car park expansion, aggregate choice and drainage.Cyclists, courtesy and seasonal rhythms.Bonfire smoke inversions and health concerns.Food and folklore Buñols for All Saints, why October feels like Mallorca’s best month.SóllerWeb (events and local info): https://www.sollerweb.com/Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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