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Spain
VERIFIED · MAY 202629 ENTRIESEUROPE
Spain is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
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Cannabis legal in private clubs but illegal in public. Nudity allowed on designated beaches only. Bull fighting debates.
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- Buying cannabis on the street is illegal even in Barcelona — only club consumption among registered members is tolerated.
- Catalonia and the Balearics enforce stricter alcohol-on-the-street rules than Madrid, with on-the-spot fines for street drinking.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Cannabis social clubs operate legally only for members in private premises, and tourist sign-ups in Barcelona are routinely prosecuted.
- Public nudity is legal nationwide but municipalities can fine for nudity outside designated beaches and naturist zones.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.