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S3, Ep : 57. How Spain Gives Retirees Holidays Worth Taking

Have you ever wondered what happens when a country decides that retirement should come with a little sunshine, a nice hotel, and a holiday?

Well… Spain has an answer for that.

It’s called Imserso, and if you’re visiting Spain and suddenly notice thousands of Spanish retirees heading to the coast in the middle of winter, there’s a very good chance they’re on an Imserso holiday.

And honestly, it’s one of those wonderfully Spanish things that deserves a little explanation.

The idea began back in 1978, originally as a way of giving older people, particularly those who lived alone, the opportunity…

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