Smoking in Spain: Cigarettes, Cannabis and Chaos

Is marijuana really legal in Spain? Why do so many Spaniards still smoke cigarettes? And how big is the illegal tobacco trade from Morocco? In this episode of Spanish Practices, I explore Spain's complicated relationship with smoking. From packed café terraces and rising cigarette prices to cannabis clubs, marijuana laws, health risks, cigarette smuggling, and the devastating wildfires caused by discarded cigarette ends, this is a fascinating look at a habit Spain just can't seem to quit. I also examine the bizarre hospital explosion in Torrevieja allegedly caused by a patient lighting a cigarette near his oxygen cylinder, along with other remarkable smoking-related incidents from across Spain. Will Spain ever become smoke-free, or will cigarettes and cannabis remain part of Spanish life for generations to come? #Spain #Marijuana #Cannabis #Smoking #SpanishLife #ExpatLife #TravelSpain #SpanishCulture #WeedInSpain #Health