About Txoko Verde Club
Txoko Verde Club takes its name from the txoko tradition of Basque private gastronomic societies, deliberately connecting the cannabis social club model to the deep Basque cultural heritage of private associationism. The club operates in Rekalde, a working-class neighbourhood south of the city centre.
The txoko reference is more than cosmetic. The founding members modelled the club's governance and social structure directly on the txoko tradition: democratic, membership-driven, with collective responsibility for all aspects of operation.
Membership is deliberately limited to maintain the intimate community dynamic that the txoko model implies. At 160 maximum members, Txoko Verde is smaller than most Bilbao clubs. Members know each other well.
The cannabis programme emphasises quality over breadth, consistent with the txoko philosophy of doing fewer things very well.
How to Become a Member
Cannabis social clubs in Spain operate as private, non-commercial associations. To join Txoko Verde Club, you must:
- Get a referral from an existing member who can vouch for you personally.
- Complete the application process, including providing proof of adult status (18+) and Spanish residency or minimum stay documentation.
- Attend an orientation session covering Spanish cannabis law, the club rules, and responsible consumption guidelines.
- Pay the membership contribution (EUR 14-24/month), which funds collective cultivation and club operations.
This process is legally essential, not optional bureaucracy. Without genuine private membership, the collective consumption framework that permits these clubs to function would not apply.
Understanding Cannabis Social Clubs in Spain
Spain does not have legalised recreational cannabis. What exists instead is a legal grey zone rooted in the Spanish constitution's protection of private activity and personal autonomy. Cannabis social clubs frame collective cultivation and consumption as a private, associative activity rather than a commercial transaction.
Do not expect to simply arrive at a club and gain access. Genuine clubs are private by necessity, not by preference, and clubs that operate as quasi-public spaces risk prosecution.
Flying Home Soon?
If you are visiting Spain and plan to travel by air, be aware that cannabis is detectable in your system for varying periods. See our complete drug test timeline guide covering urine, blood, and hair testing before you fly.