Cannabis in Spain is decriminalized for personal use in private spaces, but illegal in public. That’s the short answer. However, the reality is a bit more nuanced — especially when it comes to home growing, fines, and cannabis social clubs. As someone who has been part of cannabis social clubs in Valencia, Barcelona and Benalmádena,…

Spain has made one of the biggest immigration shifts in Europe in recent years. Since May 2025, new reforms have made it easier, faster and more flexible for foreigners to live and work legally in Spain.But what really caught attention in 2026 is something bigger: 👉 Spain is moving toward the regularisation of over 1…

Yes — gay marriage is fully legal in Spain. Spain officially legalized same-sex marriage on 3 July 2005, becoming the third country in the world to do so after the Netherlands and Belgium. Under Spanish law, same-sex couples have the same legal rights and responsibilities as heterosexual married couples, including: Spain is widely considered one…

Yes — electric scooters are legal in Spain, but the rules became stricter in 2025 and 2026. Electric scooters are classified as Vehículos de Movilidad Personal (VMP) by the Spanish traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). New rules now affect: If you live in Spain or plan to visit, it is important to…

The legal drinking age in Spain is 18 years old.Anyone under 18 is not allowed to buy or consume alcohol in public places, including bars, restaurants and shops. However, enforcement can vary depending on the region and situation, especially in tourist areas. 👉 For visitors from the United States, this is lower than the US…