The Club de los 60’s 2027 travel campaign sets a proposal window for travel agencies and tour operators from June 23 to July 7, 2026. The initiative, administered by the Gerencia de Servicios Sociales of the Junta de Castilla y León, is a regional program for people aged 60 and over. It combines leisure travel with opportunities for social participation and active aging.
Participation is intended for Club de los 60 members whose health is compatible with organized group travel and who can manage daily activities independently, including excursions. The stated health criteria exclude people with an active infectious disease or a mental-health condition that could interfere with group travel. Travelers are also expected to behave in a way compatible with group activities and have a health status suitable for their chosen destination.
For international journeys, participants traveling to countries with healthcare arrangements involving Spain are advised to carry the European Health Insurance Card. The card supports access to necessary state-provided healthcare during temporary stays in participating countries. It does not replace travel insurance or cover every type of medical cost.
How the Application Process Works
The initial application phase is for travel agencies and tour operators, not individual members. Providers submit destination proposals for the 2027 campaign, including the spring-summer and Christmas offerings, along with economic and technical documentation. A separate accreditation window, from June 23 to June 29, 2026, is set aside for agencies seeking to inform members about trips and arrange bookings.
After the initial submission phase, agencies have a further ten-day period to provide additional required documents. The Gerencia de Servicios Sociales evaluates the offers against established criteria. The process separates agencies’ proposals and accreditation from the later selection stage. Individual travelers do not apply during this initial phase.
Travel Options and Eligibility
The campaign is organized around three travel categories. The General Program offers national and international trips, generally in spring and autumn. Long-haul journeys typically last eight to ten days. Viajes para Todos is designed for participants with disabilities or special support needs, with trips lasting seven days. The Christmas Program, Luces y Mercadillos, combines international destinations with one national destination and offers five-day trips.
Members may travel with another Club de los 60 member or with an adult companion aged at least 18 who is registered in a municipality in Castilla y León. These companions are recognized as Friends of the Club de los 60, allowing members to share the experience with someone outside the membership.
Broader Context and Cultural Impact
The travel initiative is part of the region’s broader efforts to support active aging and social inclusion. By organizing trips for older residents, the program creates opportunities for shared activities and cultural visits while directing tourism spending to destinations in Spain and abroad. Other regional efforts to revitalize cultural spaces and promote engagement include the change of the historic Pedraza Castle into a year-round arts venue, as highlighted in this report on cultural renewal in Segovia.
The 2027 campaign’s timetable puts agencies’ destination proposals first, followed by supplementary documentation and administrative evaluation. Members’ access to the resulting trips depends on the program’s eligibility requirements and the travel options developed through that process.
