Is MDMA legal in Spain?

Legal status

Controlled drug — private personal use decriminalised; public possession an administrative offence; trafficking a crime

Consequences if caught

In Spain, personal use or possession in a PRIVATE space is not a criminal offence (decriminalised), and personal cultivation/consumption on private property is permitted. Public consumption or possession in public places, roads or transport is an administrative infraction (not a crime) under Art 36 of the 'Gag Law' — a fine of €601 to €30,000 plus confiscation, with no criminal record (the fine may be suspended if the person enters a treatment programme). Trafficking is a crime under Criminal Code Arts 368–378: 1–3 years for substances not causing serious harm (e.g. cannabis) and 3–6 years for those that do (e.g. heroin, cocaine); aggravated cases (large quantities, organised crime, minors) carry 6–9 years, up to around 20 years for the most serious. MDMA/ecstasy is among the named controlled substances.

If prescribed or medical

Prescribed narcotics/psychotropics may be carried with a Schengen certificate (see documentation).

Documentation

Carry the prescription and, for controlled medicines, a Schengen certificate; keep medicines in original packaging.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Spain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.