Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Spain law
Cannabis laws in Gandia follow Spain’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Medical cannabis is regulated and available. Recreational use is illegal under the law. In practice, small amounts for personal use often result in administrative fines rather than criminal charges, while public use carries greater risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (personal use often decriminalized)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Small personal amounts often fined
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
People smoked in village parks and streets, though right in front of an officer was a different story. A stop over 1–5 g could mean a fine or confiscation. The joke was that police smoked it themselves, but people didn’t expect them to bargain.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The villages around Gandia were cheaper than the city. The younger smoking crowd often knew somebody. Visitors could still be quoted more.
Marijuana Prices
- Villages in October–December: about €2–3 per gram, or €3–4 for a visitor.
- Gandia itself: around €3–9 per gram.
Types of Marijuana
Around Barx there were resin-covered buds that smelled good. In town, it was harder to tell what you’d get. The polen was nothing special.