How does Imserso work and when can I book my trip?

The trips of the Institute for the Elderly and Social Services are one of the most affordable leisure and tourism alternatives for pensioners.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
14 March 2023 Tuesday 05:10
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How does Imserso work and when can I book my trip?

The trips of the Institute for the Elderly and Social Services are one of the most affordable leisure and tourism alternatives for pensioners. Imserso has summoned 816,029 places for its 2022-2023 Tourism Program, for which a high volume of applications is expected, after three seasons marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. The objective of this tourist proposal is to promote active aging and the seasonal adjustment of travel.

The period to reserve stays for this year is already open and will end next June. Applications can be formalized at the electronic headquarters of the institution or in the other electronic records of the General State Administration. They can also go to the post office box number 10.140, 28080 Madrid.

In order to participate in the Imserso Tourism Program, it is essential to reside in Spain and sign a responsible declaration, confirming that the interested party can fend for himself to carry out the basic activities of daily life and meets any of the following requirements:

The beneficiaries of the program can be accompanied by their spouse, common-law partner or any person with whom they live and maintain a similar affective relationship, without the need for them to be pensioners or meet the age requirements. In the same way, the children of users with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 45% may accompany them, provided they share a room, or assume the payment of a supplement for individual rooms, subject to the availability of places.

The duration of the trips varies depending on the dates and destinations booked. For coastal destinations, stays of 8 and 10 days are offered in Catalonia, Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. In contrast, trips to the interior last between 4 and 6 days. The prices for this season range from 115 to 405 euros, depending on whether it is a trip to the Peninsula or to the archipelagos, whether or not transport is included in the rate, the number of overnight stays, or the package chosen. , in the case of domestic tourism.

All trips offer full board accommodation in a double room to share, except for trips to provincial capitals, which will be half board. The program also includes a socio-cultural animation service, as well as a general medicine service and a group insurance policy.