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Tourists and Marijuana in Barcelona

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Tourists and marijuana in Barcelona seem to mix pretty well, whether city administrators like it or not. However, there is a lot of confusion about whether tourists can get marijuana in Barcelona, and – more to the point – if they can legally join one of the city’s many private cannabis social clubs. But because the capital of Catalunya is sensitive to foreigners, it’s important to educate yourself before you, too, decide to jump into the mix of tourists and […]

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Is Cannabis Legal in Barcelona?

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The status of cannabis in Barcelona is somewhat confusing at first glance; it is neither legal, nor illegal. Cannabis in Barcelona is mostly tolerated, but not explicitly authorized, similar to the Dutch policy of tolerance. However, marijuana in Barcelona does enjoy some backing of the Spanish Constitution, giving cannabis enthusiasts a little more security than what one can expect in the Netherlands, or at the Federal level in the United States. This article explores the legality of cannabis in Barcelona, […]

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Barcelona Cannabis Club President Detained, Money Confiscated, Barred from Canada for Life

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The same day that Canada legalized recreational marijuana, a Barcelona cannabis club president was detained, interrogated, threatened, had 12,000 Euro permanently confiscated, and was summarily banned from Canada forever, simply because he presides over a legitimate private cannabis club in Barcelona, Spain. This article is an important read for anyone in the cannabis industries that intends to travel to Canada; consider this a warning. Barcelona Cannabis Club President Detained, Interrogated for 8 Hours, Permanently Banned from Canada The same day […]

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6 Things You Need for Membership at a Cannabis Club in Barcelona

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Barcelona’s cannabis clubs are private, members-only social clubs organized legally as Associations under Spain’s Constitutional “Right to Association.” This means that getting a cannabis club membership isn’t as simple as walking in and paying a fee. In response to the hundreds of questions I get each week about club membership, this article details exactly what you need to get membership at a Barcelona cannabis club. 1. Valid Government-Issued ID You need this not only to join, but also every time […]

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14 Barcelona Cannabis Club Insider Secrets

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This list of 14 Barcelona cannabis club insider secrets can help you make the most out of your membership at a private social club in Barcelona. Barcelona cannabis clubs are somewhat mysterious, but if you take the time to learn about these marijuana establishments, it’s easy to see that the Spanish model – and particularly the Barcelona model – is the best social club model in the world. However, this type of private cannabis association model is not without its share of secrets that only the most diligent club member is normally privy to – until this article. Read Full Article Here

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How to Behave as a Tourist in Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona is sick of tourists, but not necessarily of the money they bring to Spain’s second-biggest city. Thanks to the bad behavior of tourists in Barcelona, the city and other groups are expending considerable effort developing plans to curb tourism to the Catalonian capital by sharply increasing the costs incurred by touristic businesses and the visitors they serve. If you want to visit Barcelona but don’t want to engage in the kind of behavior that is invoking the ire of locals, the following 25 pointers will help you to positively represent your home country by making a great impression – or better yet, no impression at all – on the people in control of the destiny of Barcelona tourism. Read Full Article Here

CatFAC & FEDCAC: Federations of Catalunya’s Cannabis Clubs

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Within Catalunya, some private cannabis social clubs take a political stance on marijuana regulation through membership in one of two ‘federations’ of cannabis associations: CatFAC and FEDCAC. These federations serve to lobby for cannabis regulation at the local, state and national level; they provide legal, advisory and consultancy services for the associations who belong to them, and help to organize cannabis conferences, debates, meetings and educational events. Each federation takes a slightly different yet competing political stance. Read Full Article Here

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What Are Dabs? Weed Dabs Explained

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A lot of people are asking “What are dabs?”, but the answers provided often contain hype and scare-mongering and little accurate information. The short answer is that weed dabs are extracts made from the flowers of cannabis plants. These extracts are powerful, but they’re not dangerous and to date no one has ever died from consuming dabs. But considering that public hysteria can and has already occurred regarding marijuana products (i.e.; 60 years of Reefer Madness), this article aims to set the record straight about exactly what weed dabs are. Read Full Article Here