English Language Media in the Balearics

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza or Formentera.

Radio

BBC World Service can be received on digital FM 90.2 and Satellite Hot Bird 2-13º East.

For more information on receiving BBC World Service via satellite: Click here

The main BBC stations and other English-language radio can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet. Previously broadcast programmes can often be listened to again or downloaded.

Voice of America is also available on shortwave, with NewsNow.

For the region's frequency chart: Click here
For a programme guide: Click here
For webcasts of VOA programmes: Click here

Radio in the Balearics

Mallorca

Luna Radio on 100.3 FM. Features English presenters and local news. Luna Radio can also be listened to online with "Listen Live"
RADIO ONE MARRATXI on 92.9 FM. Broadcasts music and information about life on Mallorca every weekend from 11:00-13:00

Ibiza

Hfm Ibiza 94.6 FM is an English speaking dance music radio station broadcast all year round. Also available online
Ibiza Sonica 95.2 FM is a dance music radio station that broadcasts all year round to Ibiza and Formentera. Can be heard online

Radio on the Internet: English-language stations online

Many radio stations stream their broadcasts on the Internet. Typically you will need RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, both of which can be downloaded.

For links to any of the BBC radio stations: Click here
A full list of online stations throughout the world can be found on Radio Locator
A fairly comprehensive list is Online Radio
Another fairly comprehensive list is Mike's Radio World

Television

Any English-language programmes shown on Spanish TV are dubbed with Spanish. It is possible with certain programmes depending on the make of television to switch the Spanish dubbing off and watch the programme in English, other than that there are no programmes shown in English.

Alternatively, it is possible to access UK-based free-to-air (FTA) programming on the same satellite that broadcasts Sky Digital. Please note, however, that there is no legal way to access encrypted programming on that satellite while in Spain (such as Sky Digital's premium channels accessible only through a Sky subscription package, or those channels that may only be watched in the UK using a satellite receiver with a free-to-view - FTV - card installed).

For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

Print Publications

Magazines

Seven: Glossy monthly magazine written in English and Spanish, includes features on culture, design and local people
Mallorca Ambiance: Lifestyle and property magazine published monthly in English, German and Spanish
Abc Mallorca: Property and lifestyle guide published monthly
Celebrity: Magazine focusing on the social scene in Mallorca
Islandlife: Published monthly in English, lifestyle magazine with interviews, music, fashion, features and previews
Digame - What's on in Mallorca: Online and A5 format guide to events, concerts and information for Majorca. Published monthly and useful to both residents and visitors
Calvia Residents Magazine: monthly magazine for English speaking residents of Calvià
in2menorca: glossy lifestyle magazine in English that covers fashion, health and beauty, property, food and contains a guide for visitors. Available in island shops and resorts
Talk of North: Published every fortnight, this has news of what’s happening in the north of Mallorca. It is distributed widely in Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa, Alcudia, Puerto Alcudia, Cala San Vicente and Can Picafort

Newspapers

Majorca Daily Bulletin: English-language newspaper available daily across the Balearics. Includes local news and an events guide
The Islander: Monthly newsletter on boating and living in the Balearics
Ibiza Newsletter: Weekly publication for the islands of Ibiza and Formentera covering topics such as tourism, travel, nightlife, music, politics, culture, sport and people. Available free of charge
Ibiza Sun: Available every Wednesday morning includes news, film and book reviews, classified adverts, a gardeners corner and horoscope
The Island Buzz: English-language newspaper printed weekly across Mallorca. Includes local and international news and listings of all events across Mallorca
Euro Weekly News: a series of six, localised, English-language newspapers distributed free every Thursday throughout mainland Spain, Mallorca and the Algarve. Each edition contains local news, satellite TV guide, plus European news and financial information (including stocks and shares listings), events and items of local interest
- To find Mallorca distribution locations: Click here

Most major international daily and weekend newspapers from the UK, US and Germany are available at many newsstands, usually on the same day of publication.