Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Cyprus law
Cannabis laws in Nicosia follow Cyprus’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is legal under strict conditions. Possession of small amounts may result in fines or short-term imprisonment.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available (strictly regulated)
- Possession: Small amounts may incur fines or imprisonment
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Face same legal risks as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Public smoking seemed like a quick way to get picked up. Even walking home after 2 a.m. could lead to a search if an officer took an interest. The accounts include fears of rough treatment, confiscation and court. There were differing stories about how officers treated women and what tests they could demand, with no clear basis for relying on any of them.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Without a contact, the street search was almost impossible. Even people who knew somebody were having trouble that year. Psychedelic parties and conversations with private-college students sometimes led somewhere. Some bars had a reputation for informing, and plainclothes police were a worry.
Marijuana Prices
- Euro quotes: about €35 for 1 g of skunk or €20 for 1 g of ordinary weed.
- Cypriot pound quotes: £CYP 10 for 1 g of local weed, £CYP 15–20 for 1 g of skunk, £CYP 40–50 for 3 g or £CYP 100 for 7–8 g.
Types of Marijuana
Cypriot weed and skunk could be very good. White Widow and other Dutch flower sometimes made it over in summer. Older skunk was sometimes dampened or suspected of being cut to freshen it up. Hash rarely turned up, though the Lebanese stuff had a good reputation.
More Information
A sudden rush from some of the “skunk” raised fears of added pills or sprays. Nobody knew what was in it. Don’t pay before you see the weed. Grinders and king-size papers could draw attention too. People talked about being questioned overnight over a joint, having it taken away and being released the next morning. Suspected dealing was treated much more seriously.