Agrotiki Estia Thermal Spa Tourism 2026
6 days of holiday (5 overnight stays) and 5 simple thermal baths for 2,513 beneficiaries, to be used by 28/2/2027. Unused vouchers are redistributed at KEP (Citizen Service Centres) from 7/9.
6 days of holiday (5 overnight stays) and 5 simple thermal baths; up to 13 days (12 overnight stays) and 11 baths in certain areas of Euboea and in Evros
Applications are closed right now — you will apply once it reopens. Applications closed on 25/5/2026.
Who can get it
Official evidence · ΥΑ 7515/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 2326/24.04.2026) άρθρο 4 παρ. 1: «α) Οι ασφαλισμένοι του e-ΕΦΚΑ (ΟΓΑ) οι οποίοι είναι ασφαλιστικά ενήμεροι κατά την 31η Δεκεμβρίου 2025 - ειδικώς για τους εργάτες γης, απαιτείται να έχουν πραγματοποιήσει τουλάχιστον 150 ημέρες εργασίας κατά το προηγούμενο δωδεκάμηνο, β) οι συνταξιούχοι του e-ΕΦΚΑ (ΟΓΑ), γ) οι συνταξιούχοι του Λογαριασμού Ανασφάλιστων Υπερηλίκων του άρθρου 1 του ν. 1296/1982 … στ) τα μέλη των οικογενειών των προσώπων των περ. α, β, γ, δ και ε της παρούσας παραγράφου, σύζυγοι και τέκνα με δικαίωμα περίθαλψης απορρέον από άμεσα δικαιούχο του ΛΑΕ.» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Official evidence · ΥΑ 7515/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 2326/2026) άρθρο 5: «2. Δικαίωμα συμμετοχής στα προγράμματα έχουν όσοι περιλαμβάνονται στο ως άνω αρχείο (μητρώο).» · «7. Σε περίπτωση που εκδηλωθεί ενδιαφέρον από αριθμό ωφελουμένων πέραν του οριζομένου στο άρθρο 3 για κάθε πρόγραμμα, η επιλογή γίνεται με κλήρωση» · opeka.gov.gr: «Οι αιτήσεις συμμετοχής στα προγράμματα του ΛΑΕ/ΟΠΕΚΑ υποβλήθηκαν στα ΚΕΠ όλης της χώρας από την Τρίτη 5 Μαΐου έως και τη Δευτέρα 25 Μαΐου 2026.» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Check the result of your 2026 application
The benefit is for LAE/OPEKA beneficiaries who took part in this year's round.
- 2
Ask for an unused voucher, if you are eligible
From 7/9/2026, applicants who were not drawn and had thermal spa tourism as their first choice are served at KEP (Citizen Service Centres) on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 3
Choose contracted providers
Check availability with the accommodation and the thermal spring.
- 4
Authority: ΟΠΕΚΑ
Good to know
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- Fill in and submit the application. Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
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What it is
The 2026 LAE/OPEKA programme (LAE: Agrotiki Estia account, run by OPEKA, the Organisation for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity) provides 6 days of holiday (5 overnight stays) and 5 simple thermal baths at contracted accommodation and thermal springs, for 2,513 beneficiaries. Those who use the voucher at contracted accommodation in the Municipalities of Istiaia – Aidipsos and Mantoudi – Limni – Agia Anna (Euboea) or in the Regional Unit of Evros are entitled to up to 13 days (12 overnight stays) and up to 11 simple thermal baths. From 7 September, unused vouchers are redistributed at KEP (Citizen Service Centres), on a first-come, first-served basis and while stocks last, only to 2026 applicants who were not drawn and had chosen it as their first choice.
Lifecycle*
ActiveTime-limited programme
- Active from
- Active until
- Application deadline
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- ΟΠΕΚΑ
- Category
- Culture, Sport & Transport
- Status
- Applications closed
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind
Details last verified: 09/10/2026