About Zurriola Club
Zurriola Club is named after the beach in the Gros neighbourhood that is one of Spain's best urban surf breaks. The club was founded in 2017 by members of the surf and outdoor sports community and has maintained that identity throughout its existence.
The club is the youngest and most relaxed of the San Sebastian associations. The membership is predominantly under 35, predominantly active outdoors, and predominantly interested in cannabis as a complement to a healthy active lifestyle.
The physical space is simple and functional, designed for easy maintenance and the high tolerances of an active membership that may arrive wet from the surf. The aesthetic is surf lodge rather than lounge.
The cannabis programme emphasises daytime-friendly varieties. Monthly contributions are at the lower end of the San Sebastian range.
How to Become a Member
Cannabis social clubs in Spain operate as private, non-commercial associations. To join Zurriola 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 15-26/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.