Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Spain law
Cannabis laws in Tenerife 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
Police seemed tolerant in the short account.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Sunglasses and watch sellers on the street sometimes had another offer. Disco promoters were another lead.
Marijuana Prices
No figures were given. The prices felt low compared with Western Europe, but the first quote could be inflated. Haggling mattered.
Types of Marijuana
Moroccan hash.