Madrid, Spain
Last updated on November 21st, 2025 at 08:01 am
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Legislation:
The Spanish constitution offers comprehensive protection for what people do in the privacy of their own homes.
"Spanish law states that personal conduct in private places, including private land and outbuildings, is protected by the Constitution." "The points of contention are that the police are allowed to determine whether your actions are private or intended for illegal distribution. Furthermore, they are allowed to arrest you if your cannabis activities or possession take place outside your private space."
ARSEC – the country's leading organization for the legalization of marijuana
Law enforcement:
The Madrid police do not have a central coordination point for foreign visitors, whether they are victims or detainees. The municipal police ("Guardia Urbana") state that they will contact the respective embassies in such cases. The "Policia Nacional," responsible for public order, regularly takes all foreigners they receive to their "Comisaría" (police station) on Calle Madrazos in the city center.
I smoked in my hotel room, on my balcony, in clubs, bars, on the street, and in various public places. I was never bothered.
Where can you buy marijuana in Madrid?
Here's the latest information: "Right in front of the metro station in Retiro Park. Make eye contact with the Black guys stationed there. They're friendly and speak better English than most locals. He'll tell you to sit on the park bench and haggle from there. The guy I dealt with was there every day from one to two."
Another recent report reads: “I was in Retiro Park, entrance via Calle de Alcalá. After about ten seconds in the park, I made eye contact with a guy who was standing there with two others. He and I walked along the path… I asked him for twenty, and he said forty. I said twenty, and again he said forty. I said no, twenty. Then he said thirty, and I said okay. I couldn't smell it properly because it was wrapped so tightly, but I took the risk and can happily say: Damn good hash… probably around four grams.”
Und:
"I followed the tips on this website and took the metro to Retiro Park around 19 p.m. on a Wednesday evening. As described in the report, a West African man was leaning against the wall right in the tunnel. My eyes shone with anticipation and excitement because I couldn't believe how easy it was to find me. I looked directly at the West African man, he nodded, and I nodded back. By now, I was feeling a slight tingling and fluttering sensation. Was he for real? Was he just trying to scam me? Were there any police officers nearby? Then we walked along the tunnel and negotiated."
And also:
People usually sell hashish in Retiro Park. Look near the tunnel at the northern end of the park, the one that leads from the park to the Retiro metro station. If you don't want to ask anyone, just walk around near the tunnel and make eye contact with people. Beware of mounted police!
In or around Lavapies Square; on Calle Graviña and other alleys of the Malasaña district around Plaza Dos de Mayo; or in the adjacent streets leading to Avenida Granvía near the Telefónica building, the area with the worst reputation. "In this last zone, the risk of being ripped off is particularly high for hashish users," says an insider. You'll get offers for around 500 pesetas per gram, where it's best not to ask about the composition; elsewhere, prices for the really good stuff can rise to 1000–1500 pesetas per gram. And then, far from the city center, on the edge of the Vallecas district, you can find all sorts of things in the so-called "drug supermarkets" in slums like La Rosilla or Pozo del Huevo—but those are definitely risky zones."
In the immigrant-dominated area around Lavapiés Square, there is an information center at Calle Salitre 23, run by a private association for cannabis enthusiasts called AMEC. A similar, nationwide information provider can be found online at www.canamo.net.
Comments
On a wonderful evening at a nightclub, a nice guy helped me get some natural and healthy cannabis – an unforgettable moment of my vacation. I can always reach him at securedsupplier420@gmail.com. Highly recommended for top-notch marijuana.
Marijuana prices
He initially offered me 3,5 grams of hashish for 50 euros. Well, I'm only in Spain for three and a half days, and that seemed like a lot of hashish for a lot of money. We argued about the price and weight, and finally he pulled what looked like a large ball out of some kind of upper lining in the tunnel. I took a quick look and smelled it, and it seemed genuine. We settled on 40 euros, but it was a lot of hashish. It would probably last me three to four weeks in the US, and I'm a wake-and-baker.
Marijuana brands: 10 euros per gram
Others said:
He claimed it was really good Pakistani hashish, and I'm inclined to believe him since it tasted very much like Afghan/Indian/Pakistani Indica. It was very mild and tasty with a hint of fresh pine, and it really worked. It kicked in quite strongly and quickly.
Further information
I couldn't find a pipe anywhere, so I bought rolling papers. Since I don't smoke tobacco, I tried rolling a simple hashish joint. After a few attempts and some experimentation with a glass from the hotel bathroom, I finally managed to break the glass into tiny pieces and roll a nice joint that burned very slowly and intensely. I smoked it four times that day and night.
City tour of Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the only capital city in Europe where astonishing traffic jams can occur around midnight, when Spaniards and visitors alike flock to the city center. At any time of year, you can suddenly find yourself stuck on Madrid's widest north-south avenue (the Castellana) or in a narrow side street, struggling with hordes of other revelers to reach or leave the entertainment venues. Nightlife is the public activity that seems to absorb the most energy in this city, and it comes in all shapes and sizes.
Except for the few days in the middle of winter when the weather is not inviting, the sidewalks are crowded with people chatting, strolling, getting their drinks from their favorite bar or café, or listening to the booming music – often because the noise inside has become deafening again.
The soft drug scene also mostly operates after nightfall. But not exclusively. On some afternoons – that is, after 17 p.m. – dealers are present. As Madrid's lunch break ends, you can already see some dealers in their usual spots. This means in or around Lavapiès Square, on Calle Graviña and other alleys in the Malasaña district around Plaza Dos de Mayo, or in the adjacent streets leading to Avenida Granvía near the Telefónica building, the area with the worst reputation. "In this last zone, the risk of being ripped off is particularly high for hashish users," says an insider. You'll get offers for around 500 pesetas per gram, where it's best not to ask about the composition; elsewhere, the prices for the really good stuff can rise to 1000–1500 pesetas per gram. And then, far from the city center, on the edge of the Vallecas district, you can find all sorts of things in the so-called "drug supermarkets" in slums like La Rosilla or Pozo del Huevo – but these are certainly risky zones."
In the immigrant-dominated area around Lavapiés Square, there is an information center at Calle Salitre 23, run by a private association for cannabis enthusiasts called AMEC. A similar, nationwide information provider can be found online at www.canamo.net. Additionally, a local newspaper (January 2001) offered the mobile phone number 906 42 39 38 for "tips, tricks, and contacts," which could be used to locate the enterprising owner anywhere in Spain.
Throughout the country, the maximum amount judges accept as being for personal use (and therefore not punishable if carried) is 80 grams. However, since 1992, Spanish law has punished possession of the substance—and even more severely if one is seen smoking a cigarette in a public park, bar, on a train, or anywhere outside a private space. This necessitates "administrative action," meaning the police confiscate the substance and the provincial governor imposes a fine of between 50.000 and 500.000 pesetas.
This is where Spain's great diversity begins. Barcelona, and to a certain extent Bilbao, are considered more tolerant. However, in Madrid and most other cities or provinces where conservatives have been in power since the early 90s, fines rise rapidly. There, too, the police often lurk outside entertainment venues (such as nightclubs with a penchant for house music, known in Spain as "bakalao") to catch young people with various items.
The Madrid police do not have a central coordination point for foreign visitors, neither as victims nor as detainees. The municipal police ("Guardia Urbana") state that they contact the respective embassies in such cases. The "Policia Nacional," responsible for public order, usually takes all apprehended foreigners to their "Comisaría" (police station) on Calle Madrazos in the city center.
If the police believe someone arrested is a drug dealer and hand them over to the court, they face severe penalties. Current prison sentences range from four to six years for selling soft drugs, with several more years if it is proven that the offender introduced minors to addiction. Major dealers are sentenced to over ten years in prison and fines of $5.000 or more.