This is how you can travel for free if you live in a small town in Málaga and are over 65 years old

If you are a resident in a town of less than 20,000 inhabitants in Málaga and are over 65 years old, starting next Tuesday, ... the 24th, until March 1st, you can register for the Senior Tourism project of the Málaga Provincial Council to enjoy a free getaway along the coast or inland of the province. Francisco Salado, president of the Provincial Council, has presented this initiative that will allow 5,000 people from Málaga to travel this year and next (2,500 each year) to destinations such as Estepona, Mijas, Torremolinos, and Rincón de la Victoria on the Costa del Sol, and the Serranía de Ronda, Antequera, and Málaga capital as a cultural hub, in the option for the inland area.

How can you benefit from this plan? Seniors who want to register must be aware of the dates to request these three-day and two-night getaways. Next Tuesday, the 24th, at nine in the morning, the registration period opens and will be operational until the next March 1st, at 23:59 hours. In this sixth edition of Senior Tourism, the novelty of submitting the application electronically, directly online, through a new tab enabled on the Electronic Headquarters of the Málaga Provincial Council, has been introduced. "This system will allow you to complete and register the application without the need to download or print forms, which speeds up the processing, reduces errors, and facilitates access to the program," Salado explained. However, applications can also be submitted in person at the town hall registries or at the General Registry of the Provincial Council of Málaga.

Applications must be submitted individually and meet the requirements established in the program guidelines. "Married couples and domestic partners can also apply jointly. That is, they can include in the application if one person is over 65 years old and the other partner is not yet, and also older people who have a child with a disability in their care," Salado specified after highlighting that "this initiative is part of the commitment of the Provincial Council to older people, especially those who live in small towns, where access to activities and resources is more limited. Senior Tourism is a tool to promote healthy habits, foster social relationships, and prevent unwanted loneliness situations, recognizing the fundamental role that our elders play in the life of our towns," he pointed out.

The registration period opens next Tuesday, the 24th, at nine in the morning, and will be operational until the next March 1st,

at 23:59 hours

Francisco Salado detailed that participants will have round-trip transportation from their municipality, accommodation for three days and two nights (from Wednesday to Friday) on a full board basis, recreational and cultural activities, complementary health care, and collective insurance, to ensure a safe and complete experience.

Interested parties can find all the information about the program, necessary documentation, and frequently asked questions on the website estamosaqui.es, as well as on the phone number 952 069 185, provided by the Málaga Provincial Council.

After Salado's intervention, three women from Archidona and Villanueva del Trabuco shared their experiences of trips to Torremolinos and Antequera within this program. In their testimonies, they agreed that they had a great time and received excellent treatment. "We recommend it," they stated.