Weed laws and regulations in Barcelona have been a hotly disputed issue for decades. Many tourists come to Barcelona to enjoy the buds of the laid-back local culture. But there’s a lot of confusion on how to do so legally. In short, weed is decriminalized and you can smoke limited amounts of it in private properties and social clubs. Read on for more details.

Officially, it’s illegal to carry, show, or consume weed in public in Barcelona. If you are low-key about it, no one is going to pat you down for a gram or two. However, our club always recommends that you respect the law and abstain from taking weed outside the clubs.

Regardless if you are a foreigner or a local, you can access weed by becoming a member of a cannabis social club. These clubs offer discrete and cosy settings and generally welcome all newcomers, as long as they are over 18 years old and show valid IDs.

In Barcelona, access to cannabis is available through private social clubs. Although direct sales are forbidden, loopholes in the law allow people to pay for a membership and sponsor the club’s activities and receive certain benefits as members. The operation of these clubs is in a legal grey area and their operations remain a contested issue.