Safety Warning

    Avoid Cannabis Scams in Madrid

    Protect yourself from street dealers, fake clubs, and online scams. Use only verified cannabis social clubs.

    Common Scams to Avoid

    Street Dealers

    High Risk

    People approaching tourists offering cannabis. Products are often fake, laced with dangerous substances, or just oregano. Plus it's illegal.

    Puerta del Sol
    Gran Vía
    Plaza Mayor
    Malasaña

    Hostel Flyers

    Medium Risk

    Flyers or cards in hostels advertising 'cannabis delivery' or 'weed services'. These are scams targeting tourists.

    Hostels, tourist areas, bars

    Fake Websites

    High Risk

    Websites claiming to sell or deliver cannabis in Madrid. Legitimate clubs never sell online.

    Various scam websites

    Unlicensed 'Clubs'

    Medium Risk

    Places calling themselves clubs but operating illegally without proper association status.

    Various locations

    How to Identify a Legitimate Club

    All legitimate cannabis clubs in Madrid share these characteristics:

    • Registered as a private non-profit association
    • Requires formal invitation and membership process
    • Never advertises publicly or solicits members on the street
    • Checks ID and age (18+ or 21+) before entry
    • Has a physical, private location (not shared publicly)
    • Staff speak Spanish and English professionally

    Red Flags - Avoid These

    If you encounter any of these, walk away immediately:

    • Anyone approaching you on the street offering cannabis
    • 'Clubs' that let you walk in without invitation
    • Requests for payment before seeing the location
    • Websites offering cannabis delivery or online purchase
    • Pressure to buy immediately or 'limited time' offers

    Stay Safe with Verified Clubs

    Use Weed Madrid to find verified, legitimate cannabis social clubs. All clubs in our directory are real private associations operating within Spanish law.

    Need Help?

    Contact us if you've been scammed or need advice about cannabis clubs in Madrid.