Getting Weed in Greece in 2026

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Here’s the current legal situation for cannabis (“weed”) in Greece in 2026:

Overall Legal Status

Recreational Cannabis (Illegal)

  • Recreational use, possession, and sale of cannabis with THC are illegal across Greece. This includes islands like Crete, Corfu, and cities like Athens or Thessaloniki.
  • Possession or use of THC-rich cannabis can lead to criminal charges, fines, confiscation, and potentially jail time, depending on the quantity and circumstances.
  • Growing cannabis plants at home is not permitted — even small personal grows are illegal and treated as a criminal offense (production/supply).

Medical Cannabis (Legal, Strictly Controlled)

  • Greece does legally allow medical cannabis under a regulated system. Patients must get a prescription from a licensed Greek doctor to access THC-containing cannabis products.
  • Medical cannabis products (flower or oils) are dispensed through licensed pharmacies and are part of the national e-prescription system.
  • Prescription access requires a health evaluation and is not available simply by age or for recreational use.

Industrial Hemp and CBD

  • Industrial hemp (typically low in THC, ≤ 0.2 %) can be grown legally by registered businesses under EU/Greece rules.
  • CBD products (with very low or non-psychotropic levels of THC) are widely legal and sold legally in Greece without a prescription. These are often found in health shops and some pharmacies.

What This Means in Practical Terms

Legal

  • Buying or using CBD products with low THC is permitted.
  • Using prescribed medical cannabis products with THC from a doctor and pharmacy is allowed.

Illegal

  • Recreational smoking/possession of THC cannabis without a medical prescription is illegal everywhere in Greece.
  • Cultivating your own cannabis plants is prohibited and treated as a criminal offense.
  • Selling THC products recreationally is also illegal; there’s no regulated recreational market.

Additional Notes

  • The Greek cannabis system is still very medically focused and not like models in some other countries (e.g., legalized retail systems in parts of the U.S. or Canada).
  • Medical cannabis rollout has been gradual; not all pharmacies carry products, and access often depends on local supply.
  • Laws can be strictly enforced by police, especially for THC cannabis — so what might seem “tolerated” socially can still lead to legal trouble.

Summary — Cannabis in Greece (2026)

  • Recreational cannabis: ❌ Illegal (possession, use, growth, sale). (cbdwellnesscentre.co.uk)
  • Medical cannabis: ✔️ Legal with a prescription from a licensed doctor.
  • CBD / Hemp products: ✔️ Legal when compliant with THC limits.
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