Watch this before you move to paradise island Mallorca

[@sarukravitz4981]

1. Knowing the local language everywhere opens doors that one would otherwise miss out on. The language of Mallorca is Mallorquí not "Spanish" (Castellano). Yes, most people on the island can speak both, but it is an auxiliary language. Not knowing the language also leads to living in a bubble somewhat. 2. If you want to be treated like a local, learn some of the language and participate in something cultural - learn bolero for example. 3. Being an expat anywhere can be challenging since people tend to come and go all the time. There isn't a sense of permanence. Also, it's often a bubble separated from the local community. 4. Yes, some people on the island are insular. A lot of that is because while tourism has brought economic benefits, it has also brought hardships, so there is a certain "us" and "them" mindset. The current occupying force doesn't carry swords like the visitors of old and is mostly benign, but it's like any other place where the geography has turned it into a playground for the wealthy or those who treat the locale as a large floating resort where the locals are treated like staff (Butlins Redcoats anyone?) or non-player characters (NPC) in a video game. 5. The truth is fitting in anywhere foreign can be a challenge. Maintaining a good mindset and understanding the reality that you may never 100% fit in can be helpful.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your thoughts Saru! I appreciate it! Lovely Sunday

[@revnon3958]

Many "ordinary" Spanish people on the island speak only Spanish with family and friends and have come to the island for work in the hotel and tourism industry. Of course, they can speak English well - and probably German. They will be outside the main culture of anyone with a professional career. The language of business, finance and the law is Catalan. Mallorcans from that background will use Catalan for work and move effortlessly to Mallorquin for social and personal conversation. Professionals will also also speak classic Castellano. It's a complex society with all sorts of divisions of its own. Then there is the German and English divide , [ Go to Arta, for example and count how many times that people start a conversation with you in German ! ] Money is the most commonly understood language.

[@liam__2e]

Perfect comment and really helpful.

[@rhondacosta160]

You nailed it on the job sector. People who come to the island come ready to re-create your self and start your own business. That´s the best way to have control of the money you make and control of your work like. People come for the lifestyle.

[@pablogispert8276]

Hello Patrick, i Will be moving to Mallorca for living the next year. A new begining for me. I'm from Argentina and thank you for all the tips. And reading the comments helps me about things that i didnt consider. Thank you

[@patrickvogel]

Hola Pablo, genial!!! Hay muchos argentinos acá, te vas a sentir como en casa en poco tiempo :) Me alegra que te haya gustado y servido el video y los comentarios de los demás. Espero que tengas un tiempo maravilloso aquí. saludos desde la isla

[@Nathalieshawty]

I would see myself living there 💯! Nice vid Patricio 😍

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you very much Nathalie! You were lucky enough to book the best place ;) Hope you are well. Un abrazo

[@revnon3958]

What a really well - balanced, intelligent piece! Covers a lot of ground.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Revnon. Glad that you liked it!

[@julietteandrews9918]

Hi Patrick, thank you for posting this video. I have lived in Granada for many years, British expat, fluent in Spanish.I have also found it difficult to make permanent friends here. The Spanish are very family orientated and close with their circle of friends, as you say, they are not very keen to connect in general. Visitors come and go, often for economic reasons. Luckily, there are a number of organizations that regularly put on events which is a good way to meet people but not necessarily permanently. I also resorted to starting my own hiking group which is great to do with like minded people.

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome! Thank you for leaving a comment Juliette! Ah alright, I didn't know that it is similar in Andalucía. I like that area of Spain a lot!! Hiking groups are a common thing here as well. Do you still have a good time in Granada? At least I hope so!

[@patrickvogel]

@@williamrush171 nightlife is ok in Summer, not like in the big cities but there are some clubs and bars to visit. Shopping center are not missing. In Palma you have plenty of options. The shops in the old town and the mallorca fashion outlet, fan (next to the airport) and Porto Pi Centre Comercial.

[@brunobalbino7461]

When you mean expat what you meant ?

[@westboundbadger]

Short for expatriate,..a person who lives outside their native country: "a British expat who's been living in Amsterdam for 14 years" · "the restaurant is popular with locals and expats"@@brunobalbino7461

[@geertg4630]

Really well done video! Don’t rush, your circle of friends will expand over time!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Geert. Yes, it took quite a while but it did!

[@JonM-ts7os]

Im working remote in Malaga, good to see people doing similar stuff here in Spain.

[@patrickvogel]

Amazing JM. Sure, many people do! :)

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

Beautiful Majorca thanks love from Ireland xx. I'm goin in April to visit fir the 12 th time and I'd love to move there some day x

[@patrickvogel]

Happy to hear that you visit again soon sun shine. April is a good moment to come. Moving here only depends on you taking the decision :) take care!

[@rodrigotorresbuenrostro2362]

Thank you for this video Patrick! Extremely helpful, after this I can’t wait to visit there!

[@patrickvogel]

Come and visit us. Te espero amigo Rodri!

[@billcook4768]

Wonderful video. Thank you. I dream of moving to Mallorca. Realistically, it will likely never happen. But when life is tough, when I struggle, just knowing it’s an option keeps me going. Who knows, someday I will meet you as a resident of Mallorca. I would like that.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Bill. I don't know the life situation you are in, but I hope you you can turn your dream into reality. You are always welcome here

[@dwlof]

I love videos from residents in Mallorca. I have subscribed to your channel

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Ross, thank you very much for your comment and your support. I appreciate it a lot 🙏 There will be more videos soon

[@analuizadeassisrama3932]

Nice video Patrick, I moved here about a year ago and couldn’t agree more with everything 😊

[@patrickvogel]

Oi Ana, muito obrigado pelo cumprimento!! Happy to hear that you could relate to the video 🙂 Enjoy the island!!

[@getstarted7168]

Patrick, thanks for the video. Good luck with everything you're doing!

[@tomeullabres5288]

The reason why mallorcans are not into making new friends among expats living there is the same reason you find difficult to find lon term friends among other expats, you only stay here for a short period so it's not worth the effort. In Mallorca a friend it's not only someone you go out to places, it's a part of your family so we select them very carefully and it's hard to be a true friend to somebody you know it will leave in a few years. It's a common attitude in places that receive a lot of people from other countries that stay for a few years and then leave and you don't see them never again.

[@patrickvogel]

Hola Tomeu, muchas gracias por tu comentario!! Thanks a lot for taking the time and commenting on the video. It's very interesting to get to know the point of view of a local person! Un abrazo

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

It is not hard to be a true friend to anyone if you wish to be a true friend. It is not dependent on how long they may or may not be around. Friendship is nothing to do with whether you are an expat or a local or where you are from or how long you are going to stay. True friendships are also not dependent on where you are located physically and will continue despite the passage of time or how far apart you may be physically. This idea of not bothering to make friends with people because you think they will leave and you will not see them again is silly and also lazy. Good friends stay friends and make the effort to maintain the friendship.

[@patrickvogel]

@@QueenBee-mk8xm Beautiful comment. Absolutely true. I agree 💯. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your perspective with us.

[@revnon3958]

I lived and worked on the island for about 3 years. And I also lived and worked in Jersey CI. for a decade. Islanders are instinctively insular, although there will always be exceptions! Crossing cultural boundaries can depend a lot on your work, as well as such things as family connections, But your own attitude counts a lot. If all you know are other Brits [ or Germans ] they will usually be the centre of your new life. And especially so if you only ever speak English or German. You'll see plenty of other nationalities about but it's nothing like living in cities like London which have become genuinely cosmopolitan.

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

@@revnon3958 Yes, and this word ´cosmopolitan´ gets used to describe Mallorca too, but I disagree with it. I do not find Mallorca to be cosmpolitan at all. Yes, there are people of many different nationalities living in Mallorca, but the society it very segregated and there is little integration between Mallorquins and foreigners. And then there are the tourists, who in my view are in the same group as expats to a great extent. I mean in terms of how local foreigners and tourists get treated. By local foreigners I mean expats, but that also includes Spanish people from the mainland. The level of xenophobia in Mallorca is high.

[@MsGnor]

Thanks Patrick! Lovely video, very realistic & also positive. You've got a lovely attitude. Best wishes for 2024 🥰💝

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much for your lovely words! I'm glad that it was helpful :) Best wishes to you, too!!!

[@MsGnor]

@@patrickvogel 🥰🥳🍹

[@MaximeBaptiste]

Thanks for this awesome video and very helpful 🤗

[@patrickvogel]

Thanks Maxime. Glad to hear that you've got some value out of it!

[@acasiatucker7401]

As everyone else has said, thank you for the very well informed video. I would like to know even more! Mallorca is a possibility for a digital nomad visa. I've always lived landlocked so living on an island would be a very different life. I'm sure as anywhere it comes with it's own issues but at least you're surrounded with gorgeous views!

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome Acasia! Thanks for commenting.

[@jonathanlee120]

Nice overview. I'm a Californian but I lived in Valldemossa for two years in '74, '75, and it was inexpensive, simple and delightful. Hiking regularly on the trails of the Tramuntana was spectacular and without any crowds. Times, prices and congestion have all changed mightily, but the beauty of this island remains. Try a paella in the restaurant in Orient near Buñyola and see if it is still a tranquil getaway.

[@patrickvogel]

WOW! '74, '75. What a privileged experience! That must have been wonderful. No crowds, no fighting for parking, almost no or less rubbish. Lucky you! Thank you for saying hello and for your recommendation. Regards to sunny California!!

[@jonathanlee120]

@@patrickvogel I was playing volleyball for Son Amar, La barbacoa grande, and we won the 2nd div. national title in '74 in Santander.We rose to the 1st div. in '75, a great way to see the Island, Catalonia and the country. Franco's last year in power. We hiked and backpacked all over the Tramuntana around Valldemossa and brought some California values to the village and las Malloquinas. Evolution...

[@patrickvogel]

@@jonathanlee120 You have quite some stories to tell Jonathan. That's beautiful. Sounds like you made some great memories and had some unforgettable experiences. And all that before the time of digitalization. It has it advantages of course, but I am kind of jealous. Great to meet a person like you on my channel. That makes me proud and feel honoured. Hope everything is fine in Cali! Cheers

[@jackbuck6653]

Thank you for sharing……

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome!

[@craftrealestateibiza591]

Great video Patrick! Thank you for this.

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome. Glad to read that you liked it. Happy New Year!

[@jt-oz]

Patrick this is a great video. It was interesting to see what it's like there in winter. Can't wait to visit in Summer this year.

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Big_Jase, thank you very much! Hope you are going to have a great time 🤙

[@rhondacosta160]

But don´t be shy come Winter. Past some rainy stretches it´s terrific.

[@jhannagarpi1293]

Awesome video! Very informative - thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@patrickvogel]

Thanks to you Jhanna for taking the time and watching :)

[@Lawrre]

Thank you for this video! Thinking of moving 😍

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome and thank you, too. Sounds great, pack your stuff and jump on the plane ;) Best from Mallorca, P.

[@jonathanralphcitizenship]

Great video!! 100% agree with everything you say. Keep the content coming!!

[@patrickvogel]

Thanks a lot Jo!!!

[@anne241163]

Thanks for posting!

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@cz1013]

Yes the best there I totally love it 😍😍💖💖 My plan live there 💖😍😍😍forever

[@patrickvogel]

Good luck with that c Z!

[@mischo1990]

I love mallorca. Hope to move there for retirement :)

[@patrickvogel]

Good luck and all the best Michal 🤗

[@liam__2e]

Such a massivly helpful video... even two years on! Thank you! (And a massive shoutout / love for the seek discomfort hoodie... big up Yes Theory!)

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome, Liam! Thanks for passing by! I'm happy to hear that the video still provides value. That's the most important thing to me. Haha yeah, @YesTheory is my favorite channel. That hoodie has some holes now but I still wear it. Great for late evenings at the beach.

[@peterbenko9395]

Nice one mate, keep up the good work!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Peter. I appreciate it 🙏 There is more to come. Already working on it

[@marcoavesani228]

Very good video Mate!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Marco. Appreciate it :)

[@_dYHA_]

Great video Patrick, we would love to go and relocate to Majorca but we have a 3yr old baby, maybe one day when she's a bit older 😎

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you! I understand. I have a 3yr old nephew who arrives this evening with his mom to visit me. Well, actually for the baby it would be perfect. Growing up here is amazing (I didn't but I see all the happy kids and the adults who tell me about their childhood here). There are many international schools. And your baby would speak Spanish like a native. But I'm not here to convince you. You decide when the timing is right. Cheers!

[@SOULPAD]

Cooles Video Patrick! Ende Juli bin ich zum ersten mal auf Mallorca 😁

[@patrickvogel]

Wird Zeit. Ich hoffe du gehst in die schönen Gegenden!

[@SOULPAD]

@@patrickvogel Aufjedenfall ;)

[@patrickvogel]

@@SOULPAD Super. Bitte dann Bescheid geben und hallo sagen

[@Believebeyond1]

I never heard of this place and a friend saw in a vision me living there. He never heard of it either. Ever since I’ve been trying to find out how to move there or visit first lol

[@patrickvogel]

That might be a sign. That's not so difficult, you just have to hop on a plane or boat ;)

[@francescabarbaresco1610]

Hi! Thank you for all the info, I m coming at the beginning of July to check the Island and to see if I have the vibration to move in

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome Francesca. Thank you. Enjoy your vacation!!!

[@syme2510]

Great video, insightful!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you Marco!

[@IraKleoArt]

Great Video 🔆 Thank you!!! 💚

[@patrickvogel]

thanks for watching!

[@leahlemieux]

thanks for the useful info.

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome! Glad you liked it.

[@jrdnrc]

Go check Parada d'9 inside Mercat de Sta Catalina!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you Jordi. I'll check it out

[@stevenstone307]

I'm really considering moving to Mallorca for a year or so but I keep hearing that it's hard to make friends. I don't want to live somewhere and be alone all the time

[@patrickvogel]

Nobody really wants that. In case you are going to move, then I would recommend doing so in April or may when the season is starting. Winter is very quite. Using facebook groups, the app meetup, international and Couchsurfing language exchanges might help.

[@liesstas6894]

I ve been there when i whas younger .would not stay because one always need a plane to come back .

[@patrickvogel]

Yes, that's a downside for sure

[@fabioleonosorio2298]

Hi! I revisited your channel and this particular video to just add that everything looks so beautiful but you forgot to talk about Crime! Yes crime! I did my own research and found out the numbers: 59.973 criminal offences x1.000 inhabitants were committed in the Balearies during the first nine months of this year,up6.8%compared to 2.018. Palma is one of the most dangerous cities in Spain. Palma is one of the cities that receive the highest numbers of tourists and visitors each year,but it is also one of the cities with the highest numbers of thefts,with just over 13.000 in the first quarter of 2022

[@patrickvogel]

I can only talk about my own experiences. I've been there for 6.5 years and never had a problem or felt unsafe not even once. And I always left my things on the beach when I went into the sea. I never got robbed. Spain is in general a very safe country. I think it is in the Top 30 of the world. Now, I'm in Rio and got robbed twice in only 4 months. Another world. Nada que ver. Every city that receives a lot of tourists has pickpockets. So, I wouldn't worry being there.

[@oscardelucas994]

I’m from Mallorca. Ask me any doubt (Good or bad topics)

[@patrickvogel]

Muchas gracias Oscar.

[@jakapregelj6616]

Very nice video Patrick! Do you have any favourite spots for watching sunsets?

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you Jaka. Yes, of course. There are a few. In summer the west/south-west side (sa foradada, port andratx, banyalbufar, santa ponsa, el toro) in winter the south (palma, delta, es trenc)

[@glennrowswell3007]

Great video, really helpful. Would love to make the move in the future with my family, also a freelancer so interesting to hear about that.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much Glenn! Plan, organize, execute and make it a happen :) Good luck!!!

[@scienceownsimposters2142]

Gotta love my magical Mallorca.Humanity doesnt know what Mallorca really is because the truth wasnt taught hence "the truth will set you free" So you can imagine what they didnt teach us in school:the truth/real history.We are in the age of aquarius which is when the truth would be revealed.Rejoice.

[@stephaniep8017]

My dream . Thanks for sharing information

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome Stephanie. I hope you decide to live your dream!

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

This is a good and helpful video. It´s a beautiful island, but there is a huge amount of disrespect, dangerous driving, lack of respect for rules and regulations, and increasing crime, partly due to high unemployment. Regarding buses, there are good connections. However, the EMT Palma buses have very few seats for elderly and disabled people (often just two per bus!) and for some unknown and totally uneccessary reason, the rest of the seats are on a raised platform which makes it difficult for older people to get up onto. The red TIB buses that go to places outside of Palma are okay, but you will be breathing a lot of fumes as for some reason some of the exhaust fumes come into and circulate in the bus. There are many very pretty beaches, though the popular ones should be avoided in July and August when they become like a warm bath full of hundreds of people and their suncreens melting off into the water. Not exactly pleasant. You will also find it difficult to find a place on the sand. There is a high level of xenophobia in Mallorca. Yes, Mallorca is very transient. It is easy to make loads of acquaintances, but much harder to meet people who are genuine and real friends. Job opportunities are few and far between. The majority of jobs are seasonal, very low paid jobs such as waiter, nanny, cleaner etc.

[@patrickvogel]

Thanks a lot for your insights! I highly appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and perspective 👏

[@paulboston992]

Would love to have a property there, and perhaps move permantly. I'm looking at properties there and Menorca. Like most good places in the world, the property prices gone too much up in the last 2 or 3 years!

[@patrickvogel]

Sure, why not Paul. Haven't been to Menorca yet (a shame) but I guess it's much more inexpensive. Mallorca has more to offer though. Good luck!

[@beasteurope7844]

Big up Seek Discomfort brand

[@patrickvogel]

Always a good reminder

[@carl00s01]

How is it like to live there for a few months only knowing how to speak English, Portuguese and understanding Spanish reasonably well? I can't speak a thing in Spanish. Great video, very informative.

[@patrickvogel]

Muito obrigado José Carlos. You won't have any problem at all with your language skills. You would learn Spanish very quickly knowing Portuguese. There are many people living here that only speak German or English. And even they get along very well. So no need to worry about it.

[@carl00s01]

@@patrickvogel Thanks for your response!

[@BrookeLockley]

Hello i have saved up and got eveyything sorted but I just need too know what part of Mallorca should I move to

[@patrickvogel]

Depends on your requirements. I recommend my favourite area in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpark41-j52ooq8

[@James-BB70]

Thank you for a great video, very practical and informative. You could do a longer video and capture more of the island which would also be of interest. I have seen a couple of videos of Mallorca now and most of the beaches look quite small and rocky, are there many large, sandy beeches on the island? How is the property-market on the island, do homes tend to sell quickly?

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome, James! Actually, it's the other way around. The majority of the beaches are with sand. There are many beautiful "calas" (beaches within rocks), people love to go there because of the special scenery and they are usually less crowded. For large sandy beaches, check: Es Trenc, Platja del Muro en Alcudia, Cala Agulla, Cala Mesquida, Es Caragol, Playa del Arenal, Playa de Pollenca. Regarding the homes, that very much depends. There are properties on the market for years, and others sell within a few weeks. If the price is right, it goes fast, if not, it takes time.

[@robertkiraly4548]

Yes absolutely. I would like to live there. I was there for the first time. I was in Sa Coma and Porto Cristo I really liked. Thanks for a video Patrick.

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome, Robert. Happy to hear that you had a good time!

[@dianasworld3015]

Hi, cool video! What did you mean by having to pay 300 euros per month for working freelance? 🤔

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you! The 300€/month are for the fax office and social security. To register yourself as a self employed worker in the Spanish system. It's starts with a discount for the first 18 months. I don't remember well but it was something like this : first 6 months: 50€. Then 6-12 months around 120€. 12-18 months 180€ and then after 18 months you pay the full amount

[@alexandrastoerger2437]

Hi Patrick Is Mallorca a good place for real estate investments. I am from the US and looking to buy an apartment in Mallorca for investment

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Alexandra, yes, it is. Have you been here already? And looked at some places? It's very well connected now. There are direct flights from New York since this year :)

[@shjall]

Nice video, I was thinking about relocating from Valencia. Are there any areas/towns you recommend for living? Is it easy to find an apartment if you’re just starting to learn Spanish?

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Shaun, thank you very much. My favourite areas are Santa Catalina, Portixol, El Molinar and Cuidad Jardin. But everything close to the sea and/or centre is fine. If you don't care being a little bit further out San Augustin and Cala Major are nice as well. You don't need to be able to speak Spanish since there are many international agencies that can help

[@shjall]

@@patrickvogel thanks! I’ll have a look at those places.

[@rhondacosta160]

Palma

[@tarny11]

Hello. So it's east to get around the island and are the tourist places opened in march. Do you know of any halal food restaurants.

[@patrickvogel]

With a car, it's always easy. The infrastructure is great. I don't know of any specific restaurants that fit into that category, but if you google them, a few will appear. Some places start to open in April which is usally the start of the season. Have fun!

[@tarny11]

@@patrickvogel Thanks . Is local transport good. .I'm thinking of going in march . Hopefully I can get can get to see some tourist places

[@MissRed92837]

Great video. I moved from Switzerland to the USA 5 years ago and definitely want to move somewhere else soon. I was thinking of Mallorca. How safe is it in Mallorca? Can you live as a single woman in a house or finca? What parts of the city Palma or what parts of the island are considered unsafe? Is it true that there are many German or English speaking doctors and veterinarians on the island?

[@elainesnella]

Great video! What about language? Was it hard to learn Spanish or were you already fluent before you got there.

[@patrickvogel]

Thanks Elaine. I was already fluent before because I used to live in Mexico for a while. It was not so hard for me because I like the language and I spend a lot of time with locals when I was learning it back then. But of course that's very different from person to person

[@elainesnella]

@@patrickvogel wow you’re life sounds so adventurous! Thank you so much for you’re answer

[@patrickvogel]

@@elainesnella Aw thank you! You are welcome!!

[@kathlanerose1352]

Thank you ✨

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome, Kath!

[@JERios-wv8lx]

Thank you, so much bro! Hmm, Mallorca is my future ideal location, so i'm watching a lot of videos and looking for info about the island....From what i've seen so far my favorite relocation city could be Can Picafort, or Santa Ponsa or Alcudia....Do you have, by any chance, some video about these cities downtown?

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome! I'm glad that this was helpful to you. Unfortunately, I didn't make videos about these places. Alcudias Centre is decent and you have one of the most popular, long, and beautiful beaches up there (Playa del Muro). Santa Ponsa is nothing special. It depends more on the geographic wish. If you want to be closer to Palma (more city and easy airport access) or up North (more beautiful beaches in North-East)

[@estherdenhaag.4816]

I whant to emigrate to Mallorca how long it takes to fix everything?

[@patrickvogel]

That depends on many factors. You might get your NIE (foreign tax number) in 2-4 weeks. A home in 1-12 weeks, a job can take a while if you need one. Count on 3 months.

[@angelocean365]

Thank you for the great video Patrick. I am living in Miami and will be visiting family in Germany and stopping in Mallorca for a 10 day trip. Im sure this is a difficult question to answer but is there an ideal part of the island I can stay at (preferably an AirBnB) that is close to the most beautiful beaches, hiking, and possibly some access to groceries/restaurants?

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you very much Angel. As you say it's difficult to have it all since the best hikes are on the West Side and the most beautiful beaches are located in the South-East (Cala Pi, Es Trenc, beaches around Santanyi) up to the North-East (Cala Agulla, Cala Mesquida). Basically, if you have a car, it really doesn't matter where you stay. But if you want something always close, you need to prioritize. Or book half of the trip on both sides. In general, I like the area from Portixol to Ciudad Jardin. Close to the airport and Palma, fast and easy access to both sides. If your priority is to stay in the mountains, Valldemossa, Deia and Soller are beautiful. Places to stay close to beaches AND mountains are Portals, Bendinat, Santa Ponsa, Cala Mayor, Sant Augusti, Palmanova (South-West). I'm going to upload a video about the best hike (5-7 days if you do it all together or 1 day hikes if you do parts of it) in Mallorca in the next 1-2 weeks. Just working on it. If you are interested, check my channel or subscribe if you want, so you get notified. And probably I'm going to do a video about the best remote beaches. Which month will you be here?

[@josellorca9275]

Before do any comment, First learn the local lenguage, in this case, the mallorquín (not the spanish) so you must to spare years to do so.

[@matildawolfram4687]

Wow! Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you so much for your comment. And thank you for the book recommendation. I'm going to look into it. Amazon is recommending the book "Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It" by Gabriel Wyner, too. Did you have a look into that one as well?

[@matildawolfram4687]

@@patrickvogel Yes, I have read that book. There are several language learning methods in this book that I liked. It's a useful book too.

[@patrickvogel]

@@matildawolfram4687 thanks again for your recommendations. I add them on my reading list

[@worcestersorcerer]

Thank you so much, I am very much thinking about spending a month or two in Majorca in Spring next year. I'll be bringing my dog. I run a business back in the UK, but could work from an Air b n b type accommodation in majorca once or twice a year. I was interested in your note about taxes. I work from a computer only, would I be liable to pay the 300 euro tax?

[@robc3863]

Good review but you overlooked the chaos and corruption in the administration and legal profession which can make property a nightmare.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you for your comment Rob. There is some truth behind what you are saying. This video is just an overview though. There are many topics which would deserve a video for itself. Like the real estate one. Even though I was working as a real estate agent before, I'll probably leave that to other people :)

[@robc3863]

@@patrickvogel true Patrick, though with so many northern Europeans and Brits/Americans who've lost their investments with properties that went from legal to illegal due to government policy changes and fraud, you could have thought to warn people to at least take care if thinking to buy or invest in business. Two years ago 80+ police were also sacked for operating extortion schemes against foreigners, planting drugs in their bars, etc. That's serious enough to merit at least a mention?

[@patrickvogel]

@@robc3863 I appreciate your feedback. It's bad and I'm sorry for the people who experienced this. I don't have examples or relatives who had that problem. And again, it's not the topic of the video. What might happen in the process of purchasing a property and what people have to take care about was not intended for the video. I'm neither a financial advisor nor a lawyer. I'm just talking about what I know and from experience. And I can't give information about things I don't know, like your second example.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

They are that way in many tourist cities bc the locals know tourists never come back.

[@patrickvogel]

Most people come back to Mallorca. Some of them even several times a year.

[@secretnobody6460]

Broo i badly want to move to mallorca, my gf is from there and do you think its a good idea to travel there as a tourist and look for a local job there?

[@patrickvogel]

Sure, why not? It's the only thing you can do if you are serious about it. Be proactive, come over, go to places and present yourself, put the effort in and don't give up if it doesn't work out right away. If you don't try, you'll never know. Good luck!

[@SOPHIE-cc6uj]

Aren't the quadrocopter recording allowed on the island?

[@patrickvogel]

It depends on the area.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Mallorca...very close to mainland which is great...Austrian /German are you? Thx

[@patrickvogel]

That's true. Yes, I'm German

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@patrickvogel Excellent so were my grandparents..

[@patrickvogel]

@@BasicBeachCommunity1 wonderful! Did they teach you some German?

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@patrickvogel a little bit.. 🌴 my My mom only spoke German till she was about 5, many of the family had to flee to America because of the atrocities

[@patrickvogel]

@@BasicBeachCommunity1 ah, I understand. So you immigrated to the US? I definitely recommend visiting the island if you haven't yet!

[@dominikanowaczyk3036]

Hi! Great video. Where is this place from minute 03:50, please? Thanks!!

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Dominika, thank you very much! I appreciate your compliment 🤗 this is in the Northern Part of the Island in Alcudia. The viewing point is called "Talaia d'Alcudia". If you search "Ermita de la Victoria" in Google, that's where the hiking trail starts and where you can leave the car. In case you are on the island, the Connect Lingus group (link in the description) is organizing a hike there this Sunday.

[@dominikanowaczyk3036]

@@patrickvogel oh that’s great! Is it difficult one? I would love to come. ☺️

[@patrickvogel]

@@dominikanowaczyk3036 Well it's not easy but not difficult either. but it's a longer one. around 5h. if you have the time, feel free to join and send an invitation to the group so my friend Oscar can let you in,. Then you see all the information

[@fredericsilvestre3588]

2:21 which area is that?

[@patrickvogel]

It is the beach of Cala Major

[@tolgaucar-gl1vm]

I am a cypriot EU citizen l studied english linguistics worked as an english teacher Now l am 49 and retired what is the cost of living in mallorca l want to settle down l am single

[@patrickvogel]

That very much depends on where you live and on your standard of living. If you want a house or apartment. In general, it is expensive. But there are cheaper areas on the outskirts of Palma as well. Have a look at Idealista or Fotocasa.

[@laurianeG33]

Do you know what the taxes are like for someone working remotely for a foreign company? Also how much is a decent 3 bedrooms house for rent outside the city?

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Lauriane, no. Unfortunately, I can't give you advice on tax related things. The rent varies a lot on the location of course. You might find something for a 1200-1600€ outside they city. Maybe in Esporles or Puigpunyent. I haven't checked the rental prices since a long time though.

[@ironfistarrival]

Hi nice and beautiful, but how do you make a living there in your life ?

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you. I was selling real estate, now I'm working freelance as a videographer

[@christophgoldmann5682]

Unfortunately, because of the German speech heard on every corner, on this island you won't feel like you're in Spain. It's a pity indeed.

[@patrickvogel]

Yes, there are many germans. For a more local experience I recommend villages in the interior of the island.

[@aitorgarcianadal8153]

go home

[@scienceownsimposters2142]

This guy doesnt know where he has been living these years,lol.The truth aint for everybody tho...

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Are you still on the island! Contact me!

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Patricia, I left the island 2 years ago.

[@djjartii644]

you looks like irish gay

[@marcmongango]

please....go home

[@louisedunn7076]

I am moving to Mallorca this August from Scotland! I will be working in an international school as a teacher - do you think I will struggle to find a reasonably priced shared apartment at this time? I have been looking so far, but everywhere wants someone to move in immediately!

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Louise, August will be the busiest time. Now it's too early, but maybe you are lucky and are able to find something already.I doubt it though. Most apartments /rooms come up and then people fight about it a few days until it's rented out. It's immediate like you've said. If you can, come a month before and do a few visits and try to close one. From the distance it's hard, not impossible but landlords prefer to see the faces. Another option would be to rent an airbnb for 2-4weeks first and then look from here. Join facebook groups like "MALLORCA PRIVATE APARTMENTS AND ROOMS FOR RENT" or the connect lingus group. People are posting rooms or apartments there all the time

[@rhondacosta160]

You nailed it on the job sector. People who come to the island come ready to re-create your self and start your own business. That´s the best way to have control of the money you make and control of your work like. People come for the lifestyle.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you very much Rhonda and thanks for watching. Best, P.

[@carystevensky]

Are they any threats of sharks in the Mediterranean?

[@patrickvogel]

I've never seen one but there can be since the Mediterranean is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the straits of Gibraltar. It's not impossible, but not usual.

[@paul-ku]

great vid

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you!

[@paulhughes2702]

I lived in Santa Ponsa back in 2000 to 2003 and it was the best time of my life. I have thought about going back there many times. I use to work at Golf de Andratx as a greenkeeper so I had a job throughout the year. Although most jobs are in the tourism industry, if you have a skill outside of that, like I have, and you look hard and build a network it isnt hard to find. I found it is mainly who you know and not what you know but skills do help with that. I found the same problem as you with friends, many do not stay longer then 2 years. After watching your video it has made me want to move back there. Are you stil living out there?

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Paul, I'm glad to hear that you had the time of your life! Yeah sure, it always depends on what you can offer and what it is asked for at the place where you are at. If you have a useful skill, you are going to be well off. And I agree, your network is your net worth. No, I left the island in November 2022. I made a video about that as well, in case you want to know more about my motives back then: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHeXeoCdabhnrdE

[@MistahLevii]

i got a lot of "Yes Theory" vibes during this video, you stole a lot of their camera tricks haha, but keep it up! I finally have the info I want! other video's just don't explain these things very clear. Thank you!!

[@patrickvogel]

Got ya! Thanks for passing by Levi. Haha I guess the vibes come through the sweater. Well, camera tricks and movements are universal, right ;) I take it as compliment since their production value is extraordinary. Still a long way to go. Even more important: I'm glad that you could get some value out of it! Have a great day!

[@cliveslack4698]

Very informative,thanks

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome!

[@lila-yw2gn]

Ignore this comment as this is a personal msg for someone Good night, I love you so much 💛🧡

[@cecilriley3869]

Good video Patrick. Very informative

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you, Cecil. I'm glad that you good some value out of it.

[@guyjperson]

Thanks for this. A couple friends of mine have visited and called the place too small. You've shown a lot of wide open vistas. It's not that small. I've tried to live on a paradise island before and after six months got terribly bored, so I wouldn't try this, but I'm gonna visit for sure.

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you. Considering that it is an island with a city of around 400K residents and around 1 million residents in total it has a pretty decent size in my opinion. As far as I know there are not many islands (as a part of a country and not being an independent country) with a bigger city. That's why they often say "Mallorca has it all" or "Mallorca has everything you need". And that's probably true. But everything is relative and depends on ones priorities of course. On which island did you live? And yes, absolutely, visiting is always great.

[@hayashan]

thank u, for making this informative Video. I will b visiting soon this Island so I might need Ur help (ofcourse, if u can) about which places r must visit.

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome Garma :) Sure, I invite you to check the hiking videos and the video about the hidden beaches. There you can find many spots to visit. If you find a spot you like, just comment with the second where it appears (e.g. 5:09) and I can tell you where to find it :)

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Lucky you that already living there we are going there next month im so excited my first time in mallorca, is there any public bus from airport to ballerman place? Im your new sunscriber

[@patrickvogel]

Thank you cor commenting and subscribing Cora. Yes, you can take a bus at the bus station once you've passed the line of taxis. Have a great time!

[@the_realist]

Nice video and advices. Thank you. I aspire to spend my retirement years in Mallorca ❤

[@patrickvogel]

You are welcome! Good luck with your retirement plans!

[@bt7033]

Hi mate, I’m from the UK and desperate for a new start and Mallorca feels like it’d be perfect. I’m 23 and don’t have a transferable job/career unfortunately, do you think I’d struggle finding work and what type of jobs would I be looking at?

[@patrickvogel]

If I were you, I would check the yachting industry. As a crew member. You are young, I think in the twenties it's a great job. In case you like it. Try it out. You can travel, earn well and meet many people. Then after a few years you can buy a property on the island. And apart from that, anything related to tourists. Boat rentals, real estate, hotel..working in a pub like shamrock or Hogan's

[@bt7033]

@@patrickvogel if I want to stay for a prolonged period of time (which I do) I’ll need something that is all year round, are the tourist industry jobs all quite seasonal?

[@patrickvogel]

Many of them, yes. There are some hotels open the whole year. In Palma. And not all Restaurants and bars close. There are still around 400K people living in Palma

[@bt7033]

@@patrickvogel Ah, I’d probably struggle to live there working in that sector then, I’ll have to keep thinking. Thanks for your help

[@patrickvogel]

@@bt7033 those are just examples. There is more. If you want to make it happen, you can

[@et000]

Danke Patrick 👍

[@patrickvogel]

Gerne 🤗

[@MichelleGarabito]

Hi Patrick! My boyfriend and I are considering living in Mallorca for a few months starting in august! I appreciate the video & would love to be your friend! :)

[@patrickvogel]

Hi Michelle, thank you. Haha. You are funny! Of course, we can be friends. Unfortunately, only virtual for now, since I'm not in Mallorca anymore. But that won't stop you from having an amazing time, I'm sure :) enjoy!!!

[@MichelleGarabito]

@@patrickvogel Ahhh!! no way. why did you leave? & where are you now? I gotta catch up on the rest of your videos.

[@patrickvogel]

@@MichelleGarabito yes yes, my dear. Here you can find the answers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHeXeoCdabhnrdE

[@BrokeAgain]

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