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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 12:19 PM
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Many sights in Spain have reduced prices for "Seniors". Does this include senior citizens (70+) from the U.S.?
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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 12:32 PM
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Over 60, usually regardless of country of origin.
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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 01:07 PM
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It wasn't always 60 during my recent trip to Spain, though I don't recall which places used 65.
None of us (mostly US citizens) were asked nationality.

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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 01:26 PM
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State retirement age in Spain is 65, so discount for 'jubilados' (pensioners) usually applies from 65, unless you are in receipt of disability pension because of ill-health or handicap. You need documentary evidence of that, usually only in Spanish. If you are 65+, just your passport will do.
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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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Senior discount on Renfe ..Spanish railway
starts at 60 ( tarjeta dorada)
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Old Apr 9th, 2019 | 06:51 PM
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Ha - About ten years ago my sister and I were in Salamanca. At the time, I was 60 and she was 58. We were paying to go into a tourist site, and the cashier smiled and said, "Jubiladas" and gave us the discounted senior price. I was happy to save a few euros, but my sister, who doesn't speak any Spanish, was confused when she got her change back from the ticket purchase. I explained that we had gotten the senior discount - and she was incensed that the cashier had thought she was over 60! She actually went back and paid the full price. It still makes me laugh when I remember it.
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Old Apr 10th, 2019 | 04:02 AM
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Ha - About ten years ago my sister and I were in Salamanca. At the time, I was 60 and she was 58. We were paying to go into a tourist site, and the cashier smiled and said, "Jubiladas" and gave us the discounted senior price. I was happy to save a few euros, but my sister, who doesn't speak any Spanish, was confused when she got her change back from the ticket purchase. I explained that we had gotten the senior discount - and she was incensed that the cashier had thought she was over 60! She actually went back and paid the full price. It still makes me laugh when I remember it.
and the angst probably made her look even older.
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Old Apr 10th, 2019 | 04:36 AM
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That's very funny, Dukey.
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Old Apr 10th, 2019 | 07:21 AM
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Yes, sometimes it seems a bit “offensive “.
My experiences was just the opposite.....the ticket seller at Miro museums didn’t
believe my age...I still remember feeling good about it.
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Old Apr 10th, 2019 | 07:36 AM
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Unless things have changed recently, the Paradors have their Dias Dorados discount rate which also includes breakfast when any one guest is 55 or more. Passport ID will do - I did this at 55 years and 2 months old with no issues.
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Old Apr 11th, 2019 | 08:00 AM
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The word for senior is jubilado, pronounced who-BEE-lod-oh. You will signs for them at museums, just show your passport.
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