Spain’s Imserso program offers affordable travel to pensioners
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Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 will open reservations on September 14 for the Imserso program, offering travel options for pensioners during the 2026-2027 season.
Last season, over 5,200 pensioners benefitted from reduced prices, a program designed to ensure people with lower incomes can participate in travel. The ministry considers this a success, exceeding the 523 pensioners who used a previous 50% discount.
This year, the program will offer 879,213 total places for travel to coastal, island, and cultural destinations throughout Spain. Pensioners with incomes equal to or below the amount of non-contributory retirement or disability pensions can apply for a flat rate of 50 euros for any destination. The program assigns places based on a scoring system, prioritizing those with the lowest incomes. Popular destinations for the 50 euro flat rate last year included Andalucía and cultural circuits.
More pensioners are now choosing cultural and nature destinations over traditional beach holidays. This season, 7,447 places are available at the reduced rate, and pensioners can book online or through authorized travel agencies, reservations can no longer be made through local councils.
