Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Portugal law
Cannabis laws in Porto follow Portugal’s national law. Municipal rules rarely change cannabis legality; jurisdiction law is what matters for travelers.
Under the law, possession of small amounts for personal use is decriminalized and treated as an administrative matter. Recreational sales remain illegal. Medical cannabis is available with a prescription.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Decriminalized (no legal sales)
- Medical: Available with prescription
- Possession: Small amounts administrative
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Administrative risk possible
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
See Marijuana Laws for the legal overview.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Ribeira, down by the river, was the first place that came to mind. Young guys hanging around sometimes knew where to get hash. You could also get ripped off. For your own sake, don’t turn it into a fight.
At night there was Piolho, the outdoor bar near Praça da Cordoaria. You’d meet students and the guys parking cars for tips there.
Marijuana Prices
€5 for enough decent hash to roll four or five joints. There was no weight on the deal.
Types of Marijuana
Hash, with no particular strain or origin specified.