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Getting Weed As A Foreigner in Barcelona
Updated: March 11, 2023
Cannabis Clubs in Barcelona are an exciting new development in weed culture in Europe. Barcelona weed clubs have become a very popular alternative for nights out in the capital of Catalonia. They’re a great spot to do work on your laptop or just shoot a few rounds of pool. But are you allowed to visit a Cannabis Club in Barcelona as a foreigner?
Under Spanish law it’s perfectly legal for you to join a cannabis club as a foreigner. There is nothing in Spanish or Catalonian law to stop you. You should however educate yourself on the rules of the Cannabis Clubs in Barcelona. This isn’t Amsterdam or Colorado, there are laws you need to be aware of.
We’ve included some tips on how to join a cannabis club in Barcelona below
Dragon Cannabis Club
4.9
★★★★★ 4.8/5
- Good location
- Very friendly stuff
- Quality products
MBC Marijuana Barcelona Club
4.9
★★★★★ 4.8/5
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Outstanding products quality
Editors Choice
Dragon Cannabis Club
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
Good location, Very friendly stuff, Quality products
Editors Choice
Barcelona Coffeeshop
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
Great club, Very friendly stuff
Recommended
Iceberg
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
A cool place, Best chilling place in Barcelona
Don't do anything illegal
The laws on cannabis possession and use in Barcelona are relatively simple. Smoking and possession of marijuana is completely legal within the confines of your own home or within a cannabis club. As long as you aren’t smoking or in possession of cannabis in a public place, you are not breaking the law. Even as a foreign national you are within the law. So don’t do anything illegal. Illegal activities under the current law would be:
Don't buy from a street dealer
You aren’t at home now. You don’t need to take the risk by buying weed on the street in Barcelona. Not when you have a perfectly legal alternative.
Be careful of street promoters
It’s illegal for a cannabis clubs in Barcelona to promote on the street so if you support this practice you are helping to break the law. If a cannabis club is promoting on the street then they don’t care about the law and in all honesty, they probably don’t care about the quality of their weed or the happiness of their customers. Avoid supporting these shady practices. It’s also to keep you safe. With over 300 muggings a day in Barcelona it’s best to not take the risk.
Don't smoke on the streets
It can be very tempting to feel like you’ve discovered the cannabis mecca when you arrive in Barcelona. The fact is you haven’t though. Much like in Amsterdam it is illegal to spark up in the streets. Unlike Amsterdam though the police in Barcelona will take great pleasure in busting you for having a fat spliff hanging from your mouth. Don’t risk the huge fines. Smoke weed in the cannabis clubs or in the privacy of someone’s home – not on the street.
Don't have weed one you
Ok, this one is a little harder. You probably want to find a tasty weed strain and keep it on you for a later visit. No one likes to throw their weed away or only buy a single spilff every time you visit a cannabis club. It is illegal to have it on you when you are in public though so you need to be careful. I’ve seen the police search someone on a bike for riding on the pavement in Barcelona. The police here are very active and seem to be everywhere. If you are going to buy weed in Barcelona, keep it in your underwear. The police need a warrant to search under your clothes. Or just be extra careful that you don’t give the police a reason to search you when you are carrying weed.
How to join a Cannabis Club as a Foreigner?
Ok, so you know what to watch out for, now you need to join a Cannabis club.
Do your research
The Barcelona cannabis industry has become big business in recent years. A large part of this success is due to the discretion. You won’t see large advertisements or signage so finding a club is very difficult. There are a lot of Barcelona Cannabis Clubs in the city and it can be hard to find the good ones. They are allowed to register as a business online though – this doesn’t constitute promotion. So get on your favourite search engine and do your research. There are so many good options to suit almost anyone’s taste. Read reviews and find somewhere that looks good to you.
Here’s our list of best Cannabis Clubs in Barcelona
Request an Invitation Online
Nearly every club allows you to request membership online. Not many clubs have webpages so you will have to try and find them on instagram or facebook and try and send them a message. You’ll apply for an invitation from a specific member of staff and when you arrive at the cannabis club you need to ask for this person. They are inviting you to the club and they can get you membership. If you’ve got friends in Barcelona who are members of a cannabis club, they can get you membership as well. Whatever you do, don’t just turn up and ask to join. That’s not cool and will probably get you banned. If you’d like an invitation to a cannabis club, you can request an invitation through our online booking tool. Just select your date and when you’d like to arrive and you can make an appointment as early as 15 minutes before.
Once you’ve made an appointment, you’ll receive an invitation via email. This will have the clubs details such as their address, membership cost, what you need to bring to the appointment. Show your invitation to the staff on the front desk. This is your referral.
You must have Photo ID at all times
Cannabis clubs in Barcelona are responsible for their members. As a member of the club you are also a representative. Therefore they will want to know who you are and will want proof. Many will also take an extra picture of you for their records. If you do something dangerous or illegal while at the club the other members are responsible for making sure you are dealt with properly. If a club starts partaking in or endorsing risky activity, then they put themselves at risk. In recent years there have been clubs who’s founding members have been sentenced to jail-time. The laws on cannabis clubs in Barcelona are no joke. The police will prosecute if they think a club is stepping outside of the law. A good cannabis club will do the best they can to protect their other members. This means you will need proof of ID and it’s likely that you’ll have to show it every time you visit. Even if you register and are a regular, a good club will still want to see your ID. Just accept it as a quirk of the system and take pleasure in the fact you can get high legally in Barcelona.
There you have it, a simple guide to getting weed in Barcelona as a foreigner. It’s not difficult, it’s not illegal. Barcelona has some of the best Cannabis Scenes in all of Europe.
What Are Your Legal Rights As A Cannabis Club Member?
It’s important to realize that so long as the cannabis club itself is operating within the parameters of the law, then you are protected as as a cannabis club member. You are also required to comply with the rules of the club in order to have legal protections as a member. As soon as you break the rules, then you’re no longer protected as a member of the club.
You have the right to consume cannabis on the premises. It is not illegal for you to consume cannabis in a private space, and a cannabis club is the perfect private, members only spot that you can do that. By consuming cannabis on the premises, you’re not in violation of any Spanish law.
You are also well within your legal rights to join a cannabis club. There is nothing illegal about becoming a member. As we mentioned earlier, there are certain compliance rules as a member (such as discretion, keeping cannabis on the premises etc) that are conditions of being a member. It is important to adhere to these.