Cannabis clubs are private members-only associations, not shops open to the public, and that distinction is what keeps them within Spanish law. To join you typically need a valid ID, a membership application, and sometimes a referral from an existing member or a small registration fee.
Once you’re a member, consumption and purchase happen inside the club premises only: taking cannabis outside, reselling it, or consuming it in the street, on a beach or in a bar is illegal and treated the same as any other public drug offense. Tourists can join many clubs, and some cater specifically to visitors, but membership isn’t guaranteed on the spot everywhere, so it’s worth checking a club’s policy and bringing ID before you go.
Expect a calm, social atmosphere built around responsible use rather than a party scene, plus house rules around photography, guests and discretion that every member is expected to follow.