The legality surrounding marijuana in Barcelona is possibly one of the most confusing aspects of BCN cannabis culture. Since the 1990s cannabis activists have been working to define the rules and many have surrendered their freedom to do it. Many believe it is like Portugal and decriminalised. It’s not. It’s still illegal in public situations. Every municipality in Spain also has slightly different rules on the subject, so be aware of this if you are moving around the country.

In Barcelona it’s legal to smoke and grow cannabis in the privacy of your own home or a registered cannabis club. As soon as it becomes a public activity then it becomes illegal. It’s not legal to smoke cannabis in the street. It’s also not legal to carry marijuana on your person in public. To say that the law surrounding possession of marijuana in Barcelona is in a grey area would be an understatement. The one thing that is certain is that it’s not a crime to be high.

If you want to stay away from illegal activities in Barcelona, then the best tips we can give you are:

– Don’t smoke weed in the street or in any public area
– Don’t carry weed on your person whilst outside. The police in Barcelona can search your pockets without a warrant.
– Smoke weed in the cannabis clubs and only buy enough weed for you to smoke there and then.

If you follow these rules, then you can avoid the exorbitant fines and potential criminal prosecution that might result. If you are going to Barcelona on holiday, then the last thing you want is to be slapped with a huge fine. The police in Barcelona take themselves very seriously, so the chances of being able to talk your way out of trouble are slim.