Looking for a new destination for 420 cannabis tourism, Barcelona should be on the list. Currently, this offbeat place in Europe is legal to consume marijuana, though only if doing it privately at home or within the walls of the cannabis club in Barcelona.
Being a tourist, it’s better to choose the latter variant. Our site will guide you and inform you about the best local cannabis cafes, help you to join the hotspot places, and instruct you for the very first visit.
Marijuana in Spain: Is It Legal?
According to Spanish laws:
- Selling as well as buying weed are forbidden;
- Possession/storing cannabis is prohibited;
- Consumption of marijuana in publicly accessible areas, in open view, is restricted.
Though the legislative limitations, it’s allowed:
- Grow 2 plants at home;
- Use cannabis in the private placement;
- Join a cannabis club and consume marijuana within its walls.
What Is a Cannabis Club?
It’s social and recreational organizations. Being non-profit establishment, cannabis is grown with a donation there. These establishments are private and closed. So, don’t confuse cannabis clubs in Barcelona with public coffeeshops in Amsterdam.
Membership: Why Do I Need It? What Is the Price
Invitations, club memberships, referral of existing members, and other formalities are the necessary measures to meet the strict requirements of the Spanish laws. Hence, the adult citizens and visitors of the city are enabled to consume cannabis legally and safely.
Depending on the association, the annual membership fee can vary from €20 to €50. Pay attention that cannabis clubs accept only cash so that payments via credit/debit card are not allowed.
Who Can Join the Cannabis Club?
Not only residents of Spain and citizens of Barcelona can get a membership at any cannabis club. Yes, tourists and visitors of the city are allowed to join clubs. It's enough to provide the address of the apartment or hotel you stay in and be a legal adult age of 18-21+, provide identification documents with a photo (passport, driver's license, etc.) to be accepted to the club. However, it can happen that your application is denied. In such cases, you should apply for membership in another club.
Why Avoid Buying Cannabis on the Street?
Don’t accept invitations on the street to visit a "coffeeshop" or a "cannabis club". It’s unlawful. According to the laws, private cannabis clubs are prohibited to advertise and promote their service on the streets. Besides the legislative aspect, such offers can be dangerous for your health and wealth. Only very marginal elements offer to buy marijuana directly on the street or proceed to a fake "cannabis club". In both cases you will get very low-quality weed, saying nothing about the potential problems with the law and police. Thus, choose the legal alternative and join regulated smoking clubs with a strong reputation.
Can I Enter a Club Without Registration?
The government controls and regulates the cannabis clubs in Barcelona. Keep in mind that weed cafes are closed and member-only organizations so that you can enter them only if you are a registered member.
What If I Was Denied?
Don't take the rejection personally. It can happen due to the different routine bureaucratic procedures. All you need to do in such a situation is to apply for membership in another association.
Why Must I Provide My ID at the Entrance?
Even if you’re a registered member, you are to show your ID every time you come to the club. It’s a part of the KYC rule. The clubs must identify you and verify your identity. ID is a way to check the legal age (18 or 21) and to verify your personality.
Social Clubs Privacy Policy
Clubs in Barcelona are very responsible when it comes to the security and privacy of their members. Herewith, under no circumstances does the association share its members' personal data. Thus, membership data is disclosed with legal authorities or any other bodies by court order only.
Cannabis Clubs Assortment
By choosing social clubs from our list, you can be sure of the wide choice of cannabis products and tools to get. The menu of most smoking clubs includes pre-rolls (joint), sensimilla, hashish, different smoking gadgets and tools, various kinds of extracts/concentrates/wax, all kinds of delicious marijuana edibles, and many more. So that you can enjoy the best weed products in a relaxing atmosphere.
What to Do When I’m Inside?
Don't bother anyone and be positive. All the clubs are a place to recreate and relax. Don’t disturb the rest of the guests to save the relaxing atmosphere of the establishment. Also, you should ask the staff before taking any pictures inside the club.
Can I Take Cannabis With Me Out Of The Club?
It’s recommended to leave the marijuana for safekeeping at the club. It’s better to consume weed on your next visit. It’s a risk to take weed with you. In case you decide to take it with you, then it’s better to hide it in your undergarments because the police can’t make you undress completely (a warrant to do that is required) even if they stop you.
Vocabulary
- Cannabis Social Clubs are non-profit members-only organizations that are regulated by the authorities and government.
- Weed clubs/weed shops are slang expressions for defining all the cannabis establishments in the cannabis culture.
- Cannabis cafes are regulated locations in the USA where adult (21+) cannabis users can openly consume weed products in a restaurant-style atmosphere legally.
- Coffee shops are places in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) with cannabis openly sold in small amounts for personal use only.
- Cannabis dispensaries are counters/bars with various cannabis products on offer.