If you’re looking to get marijuana in Barcelona, Spain you’ve come to the right place. Since writing this post in the fall of 2013 [UPDATED FOR 2018; Membership is available at the link below in this article] I’ve developed a number of great relationships with founding members of some of the best cannabis clubs in Barcelona, and I may be able to help you get weed in Barcelona. Sharing this experience with other people is awesome and I love to do it, so don’t be afraid to hit me up. Just remember that it is still illegal to smoke pot in public in Spain; you may only do so in the privacy of your home or a private club. For more information, please read my post 10 Things You Need to Know About Barcelona Cannabis Clubs
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP NOW
(This is a preliminary application process valid as of June 2018; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)
Now here’s the original full post from 2013:
Need to know how to get marijuana in Barcelona, Spain? I did too, until about a week ago when I moved to Barceloneta; a Barrio of Barcelona. I smoke pot several times a day, so when I moved here I did tons of research about how to get marijuana in Barcelona, and none of what I found turned out to be entirely true. Thankfully, I’m sitting here right now with three types of badass weed and a huge hash turd, and if you can make your way through this post I’ll tell you exactly how you can get marijuana in Barcelona safely.
Today is Sunday, the 6th of October, 2013. 6 days ago I flew here from Dusseldorf after cycling through the Netherlands and Germany. Our original intention was to cycle all the way to Barcelona, but as we approached Koln the roads became a little too dangerous for our liking, so we wrapped the bikes up and flew the rest of the way here.
We arrived in Barcelona in the early evening on Monday. By the time we got through baggage claim and made our way to the hotel, it
was late so we just went to bed. I had purchased a ton of weed and hash in Amsterdam, and then some more in Arnhem to be sure I had enough once I got here being that I couldn’t really confirm the way they play marijuana games here.
I Had to Ditch All My Weed in Order to Fly
This sucked, because I had to leave all of that behind in Dusseldorf. We smoked just before leaving for the airport and then dumped about 6 types of weed and several types of hash in the bushes in a waterproof bag for some lucky person to find some day. There was probably about 300 Euro worth of stuff in that bag, but I wasn’t about to chance getting caught with any of it while flying from Germany to Spain.
Anyway, the point is that the first night in our hotel we were dry and too tired to make an attempt to find something. But the next day we went to look at an apartment and spent much of the morning and afternoon with the taxi driver riding in circles after we gave him bad directions. Thankfully he called our liaison and got us situated, and he seemed to be a pretty cool guy.
His name was Antonio and he didn’t speak any English, so it wasn’t easy to have complete conversations, but eventually he agreed to find some marijuana for us. I paid to have him wait while we viewed an apartment, then he brought us back to the hotel. He said he could get about 5 grams for 50 Euro. He’d take the money and come back in 20 minutes.
Normally I would have said no thanks to that, but I liked this guy and he seemed legit. It was worth a 50 Euro chance.
Sure enough, he came back exactly twenty minutes later and gave me a package about the size of my thumb from the knuckle up. It was dark brown and looked like the tip of a cigar. It was wrapped up pretty tightly so I waited until I got back to my room to open it.
At first I was worried that the guy had just gone and gotten me some cocaine, but that wasn’t in the package when I unwrapped it. Of course, there wasn’t any marijuana in there either.
It was Actually Some Pretty Sweet Hash
It was a massive chunk of hash, and it was quite fresh. We rejoiced in the hotel room and filled the warm air with some mellow smoke.
But over the next few days that hash wore me down. It irritated my throat and dehydrated me, so I started looking for some green bud.
I had met another taxi driver named Alberto who had told me about marijuana clubs in Barcelona. He had volunteered to sponsor me, but then balked at the last minute. So I did some research and it turns out that you can get a membership in a private cannabis club in Barcelona. The fees are generally 20 Euro per year plus whatever pot you buy, and many of these weed clubs have oils, extracts and marijuana edibles available as well. I found a sponsor and off I went.
Getting Registered at a Cannabis Club in Barcelona
The club needed my passport and legal address in Barcelona in addition to a 20 Euro fee. I gathered these items and got on my bike. It was a crazy ride there as the club was across the city and there was no easy way to get there. When I was getting close I asked this adorable little Spanish cop where the street was, and she surprised me by pulling out a comprehensive street book. She asked me what number and then told me exactly how to get there. But it still wasn’t easy.
The club was the Betty Boop club located on Carrer Maria Cubi. Interestingly, the numbers on the opposite side of the street were odd and went down in sequence. The numbers on the club side were even and went up. It took me a couple of minutes to wrap my head around that.
Anyway, when I got to the club I buzzed at the main entrance and was admitted to a reception booth. A flirty little guy from Scotland
was there and he had me fill out a form on an ipad or something. (Never used one, could have been a tablet of some sort, IDFK) He made a copy of my passport, took my 20 Euros and issued me a registration card. Then he buzzed me through to the interior of the club.
There was a short hallway that opened into a long traditional bar. Various beers were for sale as well as coffee, tea and snacks. At the end of the bar was a compartmentalized box with a dozen or so different types of marijuana in it.
The bartender was friendly and pleasant to look at; from Barcelona, she welcomed me warmly and said I had made a good choice moving here. I agreed.
We hunched over the box together and she made some suggestions. I settled on three different types; 2 Sativas; Acapulco Gold & Grapefruit, and 1 Indica. The Indica was a local strain called Juanita.
I got a couple of grams of each and took them into the next room, which was a monstrous lounge with wall-to-wall couches and hassocks all the way around. There were two guys in the front and two guys in the rear (lol), so I found a place off to the side by myself.
I had ridden my bike pretty hard to get there and it was a hot day. Not only that but the club itself was a little stuffy and very hot. I was sweating profusely and probably looked like a freak, but I didn’t really give a shit. I crammed my new pipe full of the Grapefruit and took a few puffs. It was beautiful; light and airy, a little fluffy and indeed it left a slightly fruity but bitter aftertaste that was vaguely reminiscent of grapefruit.
It did the trick. I leisurely smoked the entire bowl while I tried to cool down. When I finally left and hopped on my bike, I was severely pie-eyed and had to take things a little slower than usual.
The Juanita (which went fast and was gone before I thought to take pictures of it) was good but unremarkable, really. I hate to say that as I love this city so far and don’t want to insult the locals, but that was my impression of this weed. However, I will say that it smokes easy. If you have a cold, a sensitive throat or just want something really mellow to smoke, then Juanita makes a good choice. But if you’re looking for an intense and memorable high, it might not be a good choice for experienced connoisseurs.
The Acapulco Gold I bought mainly because it’s a very old strain and I could not remember if I had ever tried it before. I’m certain I must have at some point in the 22 years I’ve been smoking, but I couldn’t think of anything specific. I’m glad I chose this legendary strain and it lived up to its reputation. It smokes pretty easy, has a chocolaty flavor and gives you a nice body buzz. However, it’s also a buzz that you feel up top, so you get the best of both worlds. I’ll probably get this again after I review a few more strains.
But the Grapefruit took the cake. Mmm mmm! That’s good stuff.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP NOW
(This is a preliminary application process valid as of June 2018; not all who apply will qualify for membership based on Spanish law and club policy. Application for membership is general and is not necessarily applied to any particular club unless the applicant fully qualifies.)
Interestingly, Betty Boop did not have any White Widow. Virtually every coffeeshop I’ve ever been to has had that strain, so I hope to find it here at another shop some day.
So if you’re looking for marijuana in Barcelona, you can get it safely, legally and at a reasonable price. I paid 50 Euro for those three strains, and I got 2 grams of each. I’m good with that.
- Barcelona Cannabis Club Review: Green Age - March 23, 2022
- Things to do after Smoking Weed in Barcelona - March 2, 2022
- 9 Things You Need to Know about Cannabis Clubs in Madrid - February 15, 2022
358 thoughts on “How to Get Marijuana in Barcelona Spain”
Hey Russ,
I came across your blog and was wondering if you could help out a budhead from Seattle. My wife and I are here till Mar 1 for the mobile media conference and I just need a few grams to get by for the week. Can you help me find? My first time to Spain so Im not familiar with anything and a little anxious about walking down the street saying ‘mota’ to try and find, plus I dont wanna get hustled. My email and phone arent on here but I will check the blog again tomorrow for response.
thanks man!
PJ
hey there russ,
first of all i have to say that you have an epik website, travalers around the globe need people like you to enlighten them. im going to arrive at barcelona on this upcoming weekend and stay for a few days at the city. can you please help me to upgrade my vacation.
tons of respect
Hi Michael;
Thank you for your comment; I am glad that you and others find the site useful and entertaining. The day before you arrive in Barcelona, please email me at Russ@marijuanagames.org, and I will be happy to assist you. Looking forward to your arrival! Until then, take care. peace -Russ
Hey Russ,
I will spend the upcoming weekend from Thursday, 20th to Monday, 24th in BCN and would like to enjoy some relaxing hours at one of this nice locations… Would it be possible to get your support to be introduced to one of the clubs? I know it is a bit short-termed but maybe you’ll be able to help me out? It is a work trip, so it would be very nice to get the ability to relax in the evenings…
Thanks
Hi Sebastian;
Actually, you’d be surprised at how many people want to get membership at a club, even when they are only in Barcelona for a day or two. It’s definitely worth it. I get a lot of messages about this sort of thing, so if you’ll just email me the day before you arrive at Russ@marijuanagames.org, I will be happy to assist you then. Thanks for stopping by! Peace -Russ
Yo russ I’m going to be 16 in mark and I’m heading to Barcelona in the summer, do you think You could sort me out or anything since I do not want to buy anything off the streets since its just a bit risky.
Hi Sam;
I completely understand your situation. I started smoking when I was around 12, and I was pretty responsible about it even then, but I spent years having a real difficult time trying to find some good bud to smoke. But while I can understand your position and relate to it, I really can’t help you in this regard. However, I do encourage you to continue to stay active within cannabis communities and keep fighting the good fight. Hit me up when you’re turning 18; I’ll be around. 😉 Peace -Russ
Nice 1 Russ for putting my mind at ease 🙂
Take care man c ya in August.
Hi dude, I enjoyed reading your interesting article. I’m currently in Barcelona on holidays until Sunday (17th of February ’14) I’m looking for something to make the holiday better. I’m not a resident in spain though. Do the clubs accept foreign visitors? If not, what is an alternative way to get smoke in Barcelona? Any help is greatly appreciated! Looking forward to hear from you soon 🙂 tommy
Hi Tommy;
Thank you for your comments! First, please read this article that I wrote that will answer all of your questions about cannabis clubs in Barcelona:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
For more details, please check your email. Peace -Russ
Howdy from texas,
I’m headed to BCN at the end of may for Primavera fest and a vacation and would LOVE some help.
Thanks!
Howdy, April! We have family in TX and I once lived on FM1960 in Houston. 😉 What’s Primavera Fest?
First, I recommend reading up on the cannabis clubs and Barcelona and how they work. Here’s an article I wrote that should tell you everything you need to know: https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
I’ll send you an email in case you’re not subscribed to this thread. Peace -Russ
Hi Russ, really nice story and quite an adventure you had as a first journey to barcelona 😉 I’ve checked your link about the 10things to know about green here and was wondering, I’m only here for a couple of days so is a 1yr membership really worth it ?
I just arrived yesterday and I’ll be there till the end of the week, I’ve heard many times of barcelona’s clubs and always wanted to try one by myself. It would be great if you could give me some more infos about where I could find some around las ramblas.
I’ve tried the street dealer there when I first came here few years ago and been kinda sad of what I got, so definitely not gonna do it again.
Cheers, Tom.
Hey Russ!
Super informative post! Especially to some
newcomers like me 🙂
Just arrived today and looking for some good green.
Any help would be appreciated with a drink/smokeup.
Cheers,
David
Hi Russ
Thank you for a great, informative, transparent and helpfull website! I’m a Young Danish girl who just moved to Barcelona. I’m used to Copenhagen and Christiania, where it’s all out in the open, so I’m a bit like a fish on dry land here 😉 and I was wondering if you might be able to hook me up with a good club?
Thank you in advance 🙂
All the best
Hi Kat!
Thank you – I’m ecstatic that people are finding the site fun & useful, so your comments are much appreciated. I’ve never been to Copenhagen or Christiania, but I intend to in 2015. 😉 Anyway, first I’d recommend reading this article that I wrote that should tell you everything you need to know about the marijuana club scene in BCN:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
I’ll send you an email with more details.
Peace
-Russ
Hey Russ, loved your post! I will be arriving in barcelona next week and would truely appriciate it if you could guide me to become a member of a club.
Thank you very much, Yagel.
Hi Yagel;
Aw shucks, thanks! Have you checked out any of my reviews of cannabis clubs in Barcelona? You can check out the clubs in full detail here: https://marijuanagames.org/category/cannabis-club-reviews/
If you’d like to know more about how the clubs work, I wrote a post that should tell you everything you need to know:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
I’ll send you an email with more detaisl. Thanks for stopping by! Peace -Russ
Hi Russ , I will be arriving in barcelona from Ny this coming week & would really love to know where to go for good buds . Staying on Gothic.Thanks Mitch
Hey Mitch! There are a lot of places to go; plenty of good clubs, but I have a few I personally recommend that I can discuss with you. For now, you should check out these two posts for more info and for what I consider to be the best club in Barcelona:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
https://marijuanagames.org/barcelona-cannabis-club-review-green-age/
Anyway, just send me an email the day before you arrive and I will take care of ‘ya.
Peace
-Russ
Hi Russ, I’m heading to Barcelona in a couple of months and would definitely appreciate it if you could help me obtain a membership. Please try and get back to me. Many thanks.
Sure thing, just contact me when you arrive.
hey russ! this website is very cool and helpful. I’m a canadian in barcelona for a week… staying in an apartment in old town area near barceloneta and I’m hoping you could recommend a good club or two in the area… (or not in the area… would prefer quality over convenience) and perhaps sponsor me for a membership or provide some advice on how to obtain a membership. thanks so much and all the best to you!
Hi Becca;
There are a couple of clubs in Barceloneta, but I am not a member of any there. My strongest recommendation at this point is the Green Age club, which is by far the best club in the city. I’ll send you an email with more details.
Thanks
-Russ
Russ came through for me! Thanks for the hook up, Russ!
😉
Hey Russ, just moved to barcelona, i am living in st maria claret, near the hospital de st pau, do you know some place nearby? if don’t, please tell me some other good one!
thansk
russ im coming barca. can you help me out when i get there
Hi Rich;
When are you coming? Just email me the day before you arrive and we’ll talk. Thanks! -Russ
Hi Russ, my boyfriend and I are in Barcelona for the first time. Yesterday, we were looking for some place to drink something and we discovered that Cannabis Clubs exist here also!
So we went off to K Lité AC because it is close to our hotel but we found out that we have to be sponsored to enter. Could you help us out, we are leaving tomorrow and would like to enjoy a fun night before flying back home.
Hi Melodie;
Check your email. 😉
Hey Russ,
I’m staying in a hostel at Barcelona for these next couple of days. I am definitely interested in checking out a coffee shop. If you could pass along a referral that would be great. Also, is it recommended to buy on the streets over these shops?
Thanks bud!
Hi Jacob;
I definitely do not recommend purchasing anything on the streets. There’s always the risk of getting robbed, assaulted, arrested by the police, or that you’ll get crappy weed – which is likely. I’ll send you an email and we can talk more about it. -Russ
Hey Russ,
I’m looking to fly out for the weekend fri 7th -sun 9th feb as a valentines gift for my girlfriend! We wud love to be able to check out sum great coffeshops/clubs and partake in sum choice nuggs too! If u cud refer me or get in touch with me to talk further, I would greatly appreciate it.
Regards
Chris
Nice! What a great way to celebrate the day of love! Good on you, man. 😉 There are certainly a number of swanky clubs with some romantic spots that I’d take my sweetheart to, so I’ll send you an email and we’ll see what we can make happen for you two. Thanks for stopping by! Peace -Russ
Hello, Russ!
I am visiting Barcelona in 6.4.-12.4. and it would be very appreciated if you helped me and two Finnish 18-year-old friends of mine. We will stay our nights in a hotel near Sant Marti district, and it would be nice to find some true quality strains from some (even just one) of the clubs. We are truly grateful if you are able to help us to find some quality out there in Barca. You are keeping up a very precious site up here!
Regards,
Aku
Hi Aku;
Thanks! There are a number of clubs that allow members as young as 18, so this is no problem. You can read more about how the cannabis clubs in Barcelona work by reading my post 10 Things You Need to Know About Barcelona Cannabis Clubs. I’ll send you an email and we can chat more about it there. Peace -Russ
Hello Russ-
I apologize for my lack of manners. I just came across your site today and I am not familiar with the etiquette here. I am truly sorry for that. I am not in a rush, I was simply stating that i will only be in Barcelona for a very short period of time. Sorry again for the impression i gave. I will read the link you posted. I will be very grateful for any direction you can give me. Thank you for any consideration you may give me. Thank you for creating this site. If there is a way I can repay you a favor in the future it would be my pleasure.
Best Regards-
Michael
lol, that’s a little excessive but still appreciated! I think I sent you an email, yes? If not, hit me up on Russ@marijuanagames.org
Heading to Barcelona on april 15 to 22. is there a way i could register in advance somewhere as i have limitted time when i get there.
Hi Michael;
Unfortunately, there is no way to register in advance. Registration must occur with a current member as a sponsor, and it must occur in person using your passport or NIE card. I wrote an article that tells you everything you need to know about Barcelona’s cannabis clubs, please check it out here;
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
For the record, I find it extremely rude when people write and ask me for favors and can’t be bothered to use greetings, salutations or bother to say thank you in any way; especially when telling me that they’re in a rush. I’m approving your comment only as fair warning to others that I do expect common courtesy when you ask me to help you, especially considering this website is completely free, has no advertising, and I do not charge people anything for helping them.
Thank you for your reconsideration.
-Russ Hudson
Hi Russ my name is Kevin. I am from Ireland and will be travelling to Barca in the next few months. I enjoy to smoke and would love if you recommended me to become a member. Thanks for the useful info.
yours truly, Kevin Balfe.
Hi Kevin;
No problem, just email me the day before you arrive and we’ll go from there. Peace -Russ
hey russ, great article,
im going to be in Barcelona from the 30th jan to 2nd feb alone, and i pretty sure i wanna go and smoke some there but is the mood friendly to smoke alone and meet people at this clubs, and can you tell me names or addresses of the clubs?
thanks 😀
Hi Emad;
Yes, Barcelona’s private cannabis clubs are very open and friendly, and it is surprisingly easy to meet new people and have a great time while in the city, even if you come by yourself. To check out comprehensive information about some of Barcelona’s best smoking clubs, please see the full feature reviews I have written here:
https://marijuanagames.org/category/cannabis-club-reviews/
To learn all about how weed in Spain works and exactly how the clubs operate and what to expect, please see this article that I wrote that should tell you everything you need to know:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
See you when you get here!
-Russ
Hi,
Does anybody know, where to buy clean marijuana (not for smoking, but for making a drug against cancer by RIck Simpson) ? I’m in a need to get this (or hemp-oil which is that cure). Cheers.
Hi Martin;
There are plenty of clubs in Barcelona that have very clean, highly potent marijuana, but to process it for oil of the quality called for by Rick Simpson would be extremely expensive. But it might be worth it if you have a serious health issue. You can also buy ready-made oil in Barcelona, but again, it is very expensive. I’d normally never suggest this, but your best bet may be to acquire some street marijuana and process it for oil – it will be quite potent but a lot less expensive. I wish I could help more. A family member of mine is dying of a very aggressive type of cancer, but because they live in a state in the US where marijuana is still persecuted, they had no hope to acquire or make oil. Let’s hope this changes for all of our sake’s. Take Care, -Russ
Hi Russ fantastic site very informative i am heading to salou in August with the wife and kids and it would take a lot of the stress out of my holiday planning if I new I could get some sticky green witout hanging around street corners like a criminal. Would really appreciate your recommendation to one of Barcelonas smoking clubs.
Hi Happy Leprechaun;
Thank you for your comments, and I understand completely what you’re talking about. Just email me the day before you arrive and I will ensure that you are thoroughly sorted. 😉 Looking forward to your arrival. Until then, take care. Peace -Russ
Hi Russ!
My name is Sam. I’m 18 years old and come from Sweden. I’ll be visiting Barcelona between January 30th and February 2nd. I just wonder if you could invite me to one of the clubs, that would be of enormous help.
im going to be in Barcelona at the same dates alone, you wanna meet up and discover the marijuana clubs together ?
Dear Russ,
I am coming for a trip for 5 days starting on thursday, staying near la ramblas and wanted to see if there was short visit membership. My email is afhady@gmail.com for further contact
Hi Ahmed;
Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, there is no option for a short-term stay membership. Memberships generally are good for a year, but sometimes they are good for life. If you’d like to learn more about how cannabis clubs in Barcelona work, please read this comprehensive article I wrote that should tell you everything you need to know:
https://marijuanagames.org/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-barcelona-cannabis-clubs/
I’ll send you an email. Thanks for stopping by!
-Russ
Hi Russ.
Top job! I am living in BCN for 11 years now and have been buying my weed through the grapevine. Some good, some bad quality strains. I heard about these clubs but never took the time to investigate further, UNTIL NOW!! Can you please send me the details. I would very much like to be associated with like minded people and a club that represents it’s members rather than give my money to a stranger! Cheers!!
Ian! 11 years? We’ve got to get you sorted! Check your email for more details. 😉
Hey Russ,
might be the first chinese guy say hi to you!
First, thanks a lot about your awsome information online!
Me and my friends are gonna fly to BCN and stay four days on 7th Feb, and we are ready for our FIRST green exprience in BCN, due to, weed is Illegal both in China, and Swiss where we are currently staying…
Our hotel will be close to placa de catalunya, just asking if it is possible for me to get the membership only for myself(maybe a cheap one~), get some weed and somke it with myfriends back in the hotel? None of us even have a smoke experience before and I’m only doing E-cigs due to I’m allergic to nicotine,
Thanks man!
Hi Robin;
As a matter of fact, you are the first Chinese to contact me! 😉 Thank you for checking out my site – I’m glad you found some useful information! Yes, all of the things you ask are possible. All you need to do is write me an email (russ@marijuanagames.org) or use the contact form here on the site and send me a message the day before you arrive in Barcelona. Then we’ll talk more and setup an appointment to sponsor you for membership. Looking forward to your arrival in Barcelona! Peace -Russ