The Inside Of The Club

In Madrid, cannabis clubs aren’t strictly legal. Instead, they operate in a legal gray area in which “members” join clubs and “share” cannabis that they grow. “Donations” are exchanged for tokens, which are then used to purchase products. 

Spring Comes Early claims the title of the best cannabis club in Madrid for 2023. With its safe location, budget-friendly prices, inviting atmosphere, and potent weed strains, this club offers the ideal spot for both locals and tourists to relax and enjoy themselves near the vibrant city center of Madrid.

The surprisingly vibrant yet entirely underground network of cannabis consumers traveling through or living in Spain is unique and magical. Instead of just buying weed and smoking it on the street — which is illegal — take some time out of your busy trip to relax in the club and get to know some fellow cannabis smokers. 

Unlock the secrets of Madrid’s cannabis club scene as we guide you through the membership process and reveal why Spring Comes Early reigns as the ultimate destination for weed enthusiasts. The steps below will guide you through the Madrid cannabis club membership process:

 

 

How To Become A Member

Step 1:

To join Spring Comes Early in Madrid or any cannabis club in Madrid, you need a recommendation from the BestDosage team, to get your recommendation please email info@bestdosage.com with your first name and the day you want to visit the Madrid club. The BestDosage team, an approved partner, can schedule membership meetings for new members at Spring Comes Early in Madrid. The Cannabis Club membership requirements in Madrid for 2023 are:

1. You must be 21+

2. You need a recommendation from a current member

Step 2:

When you arrive Spring Comes Early, ring the bell, and wait for the team to greet you. Once you’re inside the club, the first step of the process is to open a new membership. Cannabis clubs are like a gym or library in that your information is required for their database. The club keeps your data private — if you have any questions about data privacy, ask the team at Spring Comes Early.

The membership process is kept in a separate room from the club, which I like. This division keeps the vibe in the club calm and lounge-like while the entrance is where memberships and credits are handed.

Step 3:

Nothing is for sale in Spanish cannabis clubs — remember that. The important lingo is that nothing is bought with cash, so use the term “credits” instead. In most cases, credit systems are straightforward, as in 10 credits = 10 euros. To get your credits, you have to exchange your Euros at the front of the club in the registration room.

Step 4:

After you complete the registration process and add credits to your account, you are given a fob key and a hero’s welcome. Next, the door flings open to the club’s main room where you will find an exchange area for products and credits, a kitchen stocked with beverages and a few snacks, a bathroom, and a lounge area filled with comfy couches and tables. The team refers to this last area as “the living room,” and it very much looks and feels the part. 

 

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Step 5: 

The club staff will give you a grinder, rolling papers, and a lighter. Just bring your credits and your appetite for cannabis. That’s it! After you exchange credits for a product or two, it’s time to chill out. Standard club prices are as follows:

  • 1g of flower: 10-13 credits
  • Edibles: 10 credits for 1g
  • 1000mg THC vape: 75 credits
  • Battery: 15 credits

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Step 6: 

Now, you can choose if you want to grab a seat on a sofa by yourself or pull up a chair in a group of other cannabis enjoyers. The club is very social and filled with Anglos. English seems to be the dominant language, not Spanish. If you are a solo traveler or just looking to meet new people, a cannabis club is a perfect place to go in Spain. To join Spring Comes Early send an email with your first name and the date you want to join to info@bestdosage.com.

1. Is weed legal in Madrid?

Remember, in Madrid, cannabis clubs aren’t strictly legal. Instead, they operate in a legal gray area in which “members” join clubs and “share” cannabis that they grow. 

While the law regarding cannabis is relatively ambiguous in Madrid and throughout Spain, law enforcement generally turns a blind eye as long as cannabis is used privately and discreetly. Flout your weed outside the protected confines of a cannabis club, though, and you’ll learn that cannabis is still very much illegal in many parts of Spain. 

2. Can I smoke cannabis in public places in Madrid?

No, it is not legal to smoke cannabis in public areas in Madrid or anywhere in Spain. Technically, it is not even legal to smoke cannabis in private areas, but the Spanish government has essentially indicated it doesn’t care what you do behind closed doors when it comes to weed.

Smoking in public in Madrid, though, is just asking for trouble — it’s also notorious tourist behavior that will earn you the ire of the locals. Nobody likes an obnoxious tourist, but that’s what you’ll seem like — at the very least — if you decide to light up in front of the Royal Palace or Museo Nacional. Make enough of a nuisance of yourself, and you’re bound to draw the attention of the wrong kind of locals as well: the law-enforcement kind. Spring Comes Early offers a safe space for smoking flower and hash. Here are a few of the hash strains offered to members:

 

 

3. What are the penalties for possessing cannabis in Madrid?

Put as shortly as possible, there are no penalties for private use of cannabis in Madrid. If you’re caught with weed in public, though, you could be headed to Spanish federal prison. Allow us to explain:

The sale or importation of cannabis can be a felony offense in Madrid, and public use or possession of cannabis is a misdemeanor in most areas of Spain. If you use cannabis in your own home or in a Madrid cannabis club, though, your chances of experiencing legal repercussions are extremely low.

Essentially, the actions of the Spanish government and the local government in Madrid seem to indicate that cannabis use isn’t a problem as long as it is hidden from the public eye. Accordingly, it’s no surprise that the Spanish government has been known to levy fines as high as €30,000 for the presence of cannabis plants that are viewable from the street or other public places.

It’s very important to keep in mind that cannabis policies vary in Spain by region. In Catalonia, for instance, cannabis is fully legal within the context of the existing private club network. Elsewhere in Spain, though, smoking weed in the wrong place could be a very bad idea.

4. Can I buy edibles in Madrid?

Yes, edibles are widely available at cannabis clubs in Madrid, and they are often far stronger than the types of edibles you can buy in the United States. As an unregulated industry, there are no limits on THC doses in Madrid cannabis clubs, so prepare to find brownies that contain more than 500mg THC… that’s right, in a single brownie.

5. Can I grow cannabis at home in Madrid?

The Wikipedia page for cannabis in Spain puts the situation perfectly by describing the personal cultivation of cannabis as existing in a “legal vacuum” according to the nation’s laws. As long as your cannabis is cultivated only for personal and not commercial use, it is legal — but only because there is no law on the subject.

There is no tangible definition of personal use in Madrid cannabis law, however, leading to the proliferation of clubs in which “personal use” cannabis is nonetheless exchanged for “donations” and “tokens.” As long as you don’t mind the tinge of silliness, though, cannabis law in Madrid and throughout Spain is pretty close to ideal.

6. Can I buy cannabis seeds in Madrid?

Yes, the purchase of cannabis seeds is legal in Madrid and throughout Spain as long as you can demonstrate that your purchase is for personal use. The Spanish government doesn’t delineate how you must demonstrate this intended purpose, though, so generally speaking, anyone who can also buy cannabis in Madrid can buy cannabis seeds.

7. Is medical cannabis legal in Madrid?

While contemporary efforts to expand the program continue to fail, Spain has the beginnings of a rudimentary medical cannabis program, overseen by the Spanish Medicines Agency. In 2023, the Spanish government intends to produce over 23 tons of medicinal cannabis, a national record. So, even though medical weed is not yet exactly legal in Spain, the government is clearly gearing up for a moment in the not-so-distant future in which legislation becomes reversed.

8. What is the price of cannabis in Madrid?

Pricing in Madrid cannabis clubs varies, but a gram of flower generally costs 10-15 credits, with 1 credit being equivalent to €1. Edibles, which can contain an entire gram of THC extract, usually only cost 10 credits or so, bizarrely enough.

 

 

If you’re looking for a vape cartridge, though, expect to spend a lot — THC vapes can cost as much as 75-100 credits, and batteries are absurdly expensive at 10-15 credits a piece. We assume these inflated prices are due to the fact that THC vape carts are not commonly manufactured in Spain, which makes us wonder where these overpriced vapes came from.

9. Can I smoke cannabis in a private club in Madrid?

Yes. In most areas of Spain, personal cannabis use is just decriminalized, not legal. At the same time, the government usually doesn’t care if you consume cannabis within the confines of a private club. You can also bring cannabis out of the club with you as long as you do so with the utmost discretion.

10. Can I bring my own cannabis to a cannabis club in Madrid?

It is not recommended that you bring your own cannabis to a cannabis club, but you can do so discreetly. Just make sure to buy some products at the entrance too so that your use of cannabis doesn’t look suspicious. Some clubs might also take offense if you use products from other clubs flagrantly — so again, discretion is key.

11. Can I order cannabis online in Madrid?

No, there is currently no way to order cannabis online in Madrid. The best you can do at this point is text or call someone you know and ask them to pick up some weed on their way over.

12. Can tourists join cannabis clubs in Madrid?

Yes, you don’t have to be a Spanish citizen to join a cannabis club in Madrid or anywhere else in Spain. Most Madrid cannabis clubs are also very welcoming to tourists, but that’s where you need to be careful.

The most tourist-friendly cannabis clubs are also usually the most overpriced and loudest while offering the worst product quality. Try to gravitate to clubs that locals love instead, Spring Comes Early. To join Spring Comes Early send an email with your first name and the date you want to join to info@bestdosage.com.

13. Which Madrid cannabis club is best for a home base while exploring the city?

The best cannabis club in Madrid to use as a tourist pivot point is Spring Comes Early, hands-down. It’s far enough off the beaten path to have a slow and relaxed vibe, but it’s close enough to the city center to serve as an ideal place to sit down, have a drink, and meet some new people before going out and exploring again. Spring Comes Early will feel more at home to you than your hotel during your stay in Madrid.

14. What is the safest cannabis club in Madrid?

Like any major city, Madrid has its fair share of crime, making certain clubs in dangerous neighborhoods unsafe to visit at night or even in broad daylight. One Madrid cannabis club we always felt safe visiting regardless of the time was Spring Comes Early, which is in a nice part of town filled with local residences and businesses. We never noticed any crime or evidence of criminality in the neighborhood surrounding Spring Comes Early.

 

 

Overall, Spring Comes Early is very affordable. The average membership rate for a Madrid cannabis club is twice that of Spring Comes Early, and the products as shown in this review are premium. On any given day Spring Comes Early offers its members around ten different flower strains, five types of hash, brownies, gummies, vape, and concentrates. Here’s a shot of the erasable, chalkboard menu at Spring Comes Early: 

 

Spring Comes Early: Cannabis Club Madrid Full Review

Overall, we loved the Spring Comes Early Madrid cannabis club. The staff was fantastic and clearly filled with knowledge and passion for what they do. The flower was superb with a variety to choose from — indica, sativa, and hybrid.

Madrid clubs also sell a variety of other products like vape and edibles. We purchased a brownie, and it tasted delicious and hit hard. The effects activated in around an hour and lasted for about 2.5 hours — remember, this is from half of the brownie taken by an experienced cannabis consumer. 

 

 

It seems that the chef behind the recipe does not regularly make brownies, so if they are available, make sure to grab two or three. Heavy cannabis users can consume one full brownie to get very high.

In Europe, the serving size is usually around 1g of THC flower oil per individual brownie, which might seem insane to American cannabis consumers used to 10-20mg edible doses.

Though the edibles are impressive, the flower is the star of the show. Our favorite strain was Blue Gelato, an indica. This premium, indoor-grown bud boasted bright hues of orange and was covered in crystals. It’s a great strain for all-day use with calming effects that leave you euphoric and ready for a day of adventure in Madrid.

Spring Comes Early Madrid always has California-level buds. Rich in flavor, aroma, and effects, you will find the best weed in Madrid at this club. Here’s one of our favorite strains from our last visit. Don’t worry if this specific strain is available on your trip or not, the club always has 10-12 premium strains to choose from.

 

 

 

As an American cannabis consumer, I’ve spent the last few years educating myself on what is and what isn’t a good gummy.  These gummies were perfectly balanced. A nice citrusy flavor, easy-to-chew texture, and medium head and body high effects. The perfect gummy for a night out in Madrid.

 

 

Madrid Cannabis Club Comparison

To give you a better idea of why we selected Spring Comes Early as the best cannabis club in Madrid, we’ll provide a breakdown of everything we didn’t like at other clubs in the city:

Club #1 – Gasolina Social Club

This club is right in the middle of downtown Madrid, meaning it’s packed with tourists who don’t mind paying high prices for low-quality products. We do, however, which took Gasolina Social Club off our list after a single visit. 

Club #2 – Green Shot

Green Shot has the vibe of a boy’s club from the moment you walk in with snotty staff and low-quality products. You’re supposed to be sold on the ambiance when you visit Green Shot, but all we noticed was the bad air circulation that made the room feel like it was choked in smoke.

Club #3 – Lunga Club Madrid

One of our worst experiences with edibles ever occurred at Lunga Club Madrid, making us question the rest of their products, which all looked and felt low-quality. This club was packed to the brim and filled with smoke produced by awful house-rolled pre-rolls that smelled like burning trim leaves. 

Club #4 – Enjoint Munchies Madrid

The bizarre, pandering business name aside, Enjoint Munchies Madrid has the look and feel of a tourist trap brought about by too much monetary investment and not enough understanding of the cannabis plant. Instead of cannabis, the smoke that filled the club smelled like tobacco cigarettes, wafting over from a bar so loud it was impossible to carry on a conversation. Overall, Enjoint had the vibe of an Amsterdam cannabis club, complete with the awful products and ambiance.

Club #5 – Sweed Quality Labs

If rumors are true that Sweed Quality Labs in Madrid has gone out of business, we wouldn’t be surprised.  This club was started by a cannabis producer as a way of selling their products, which now appear to be offered on Instagram. Our experience at this club was that it was too busy and that there were an odd number of single men just sitting around and staring at people. It wasn’t a comfortable club for solo travelers.

Phone Number – +34 659 28 07 44

Hours – 4 PM to 10 PM Most Days

Club #6 – Diamond Smokers Club

This tourist trap is at least distinguished by its odd member-onloading process, which can only be accomplished by messaging the owner on Instagram. We found Diamond Smokers Club to be massively overpriced, offer low-quality products, and be an awful place to hang out.

Hours – 5 PM to 10 PM Most Days

Club #7 – Heart of Maria

This is one of the more relaxed cannabis clubs in Madrid, but while most clubs seem like bars that sell weed, this place feels like your dealer’s basement. A dank, oppressive odor permeated the small club, making it feel like we were sitting in a room full of mold. The products were terrible, but at least they weren’t overpriced.

Club #8 – Ascar Freedom

For whatever reason, Ascar Freedom is located in the center of an industrial park considerably distant from the Madrid city center. Once we made our way there, we found that this club only had a few low-quality products and didn’t offer any vapes. It definitely wasn’t worth the trip.

Club #9 – Uluwatu Club

It seems like a reasonably nice place, but Uluwatu Club is only open a few hours a day in the afternoon and evening, and the appointment necessary to get a membership is very hard to schedule. Once we finally got in, the club was more crowded than we would have liked, and our buds were very dry.

Club #10 – Weed Club Madrid

Part of a chain of clubs spread throughout the Madrid area, Weed Club Madrid was full of drunk tourists and offered low-quality products. This is another one to avoid.

Club #11 – Weed Club Centro

Another Weed Club, another bad experience. Weed Club Centro is an 18+ club right in the middle of downtown Madrid, and it seems to only be a fun club if you’re a teenager.

Club #12 – Weed Club Sol

This Weed Club was better than the others, but Weed Club Sol was also filled with younger tourists and lacked proper air circulation. The buds were mid-tier at best, and most of the clientele seemed just over 18.

Club #13 – Weed Club Salamanca

Every Weed Club was different, but each one disappointed us in one way or another. Weed Club Salamanca must have been the smallest club we visited, and with low-quality cannabis and poor airflow, you smell like an astray the moment you walk out of this overpriced tourist trap.

Club #14 – Weed Club Atocha

Out of all the Weed Clubs, Weed Club Atocha had the nicest layout. Again, though, there were too many young people, and the place had the vibe of a cheap bar that closes too early.

Club #15 – Weed Club Cuatro Caminos

Everything about Weed Club Cuatro Caminos felt cheap and touristy, the same thing we experienced in every other Weed Club. If you have to visit a Weed Club, choose a different location.