Vaping in Spain 2025 – The Complete Guide for Tourists and Locals
Spain has rapidly become one of Europe’s top tourist destinations — and for vapers, knowing local rules is essential. No matter if you are visiting temporarily or living there permanently, knowing when and where it’s acceptable to vape will save fines, frustration, and confusion.
1. Is Vaping Legal in Spain?
Yes – vaping is legal in Spain but heavily regulated according to EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and national Spanish health laws.
Key Facts:
The minimum age to purchase vapes is 18 years old.
Vaping devices can only be used for personal, noncommercial purposes.
However, advertisements, flavored products, and disposable vapes face increasingly stringent regulations.
By 2025, Spain intends to ban disposable vapes completely due to environmental and youth-protection considerations.
Pro Tip: Spain enforces vape regulations more strictly than Italy and Portugal, especially within public health spaces and transportation.
2. How to Bring Vapes Into Spain (Travel Advice)
If traveling to Spain, bringing your vape with is fine; just remember these travel-safe rules:
Personal use quantity allowed (1-2 devices and small bottles of e-liquid).
Rechargeable or refillable pod vaporisers (preferred under EU law).
Carrying large quantities that appear as “commercial imports.”
Use of vape devices on airplanes and airports.
Pro Tip: Always pack your vape in your carry-on luggage, along with liquids ( 100ml total). Batteries should never be checked luggage.
3. Spanish Vape Product Regulations (2025).
According to the TPD and Spanish Ministry of Health, the following limits apply:
Product Type Regulation. Max 20 mg/ml nicotine strength limit in bottle or pod capacity maximum; Label must display health warning & ingredients; TV/radio commercials or any advertisements targeting minors are strictly forbidden;
Pro Tip: Some EU countries already require plain packaging; however, Spain still allows creative branding; this may change with the 2025 update.
4. Where Can and Cannot I Vape in Spain
Banned Areas
You cannot vape within government buildings, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies as these areas have no right for vaping use.
Schools or playgrounds and public transportation (bus, train, metro, ferry and plane)
Indoor restaurants and bars (unless specifically permitted )
Residential Areas that Are Accepted, Like Homes and Apartments.
Outdoor terraces that are not specifically designated as non-smoking may allow smoking.
Practical Note:
Each autonomous community (region) in Spain can implement additional regulations for designated smoking zones; Catalonia and Madrid tend to enforce more stringent standards than Andalucia or Valencia.
5. Where to Purchase Vapes in Spain
Legal places where you can purchase vapes and e-liquids include:
Local vape shops
Vape online stores, such as Fizzy Vape, offer Spanish and EU shipping services via their online store.
Expert Tip:
Prior to buying any product, double check its specifications:
Display of nicotine concentration and warning label
Have EU-compliant packaging.
Purchase from a verified retailer (avoid street markets or tourist stalls).
Local Perspective: Popular Spanish brands include Vaporesso, Elf Bar, Fizzy Vape, Voopoo and Lost Mary. Foreign users should always purchase EU-sold versions to avoid customs issues.
6. 2025 Disposable Vape Ban
Spain’s Ministry of Health recently unveiled plans to prohibit all single-use disposable vapes by mid-2025.
Reasons for the ban include environmental concerns (plastic waste and lithium batteries).
Teen Vaping Concerns
Align with EU Green Policies
After the ban is in effect, only rechargeable and refillable vapes will be permitted – such as Fizzy Max III or Elf Bar Mate 500 with refillable pods will replace disposable ones.
Practical advice for vapers:
If you enjoy disposables, stock up before the laws change – but do not sell or import any after enforcement is complete.
7. Comparing Spain to Other EU Vape Markets
Country Legal to Vape Disposable Ban Indoor Use Advertising Spain Yes 2025 Planned Limited Restricted Achievability By 2025 will have very limited Strict Outdoor advertising by 2025
France Yes 2025 Plans Very limited Strict When Advertizing 2025 Limited Indoor Restricted Adoption. Germany Does Not Yet Varies Moderate Italy Has Not Yet Moderate Strict Rules During Adoption for Indoor Advertising.
Unique takeaway: Spain stands out among other major Southern European nations by becoming the first major nation to introduce full disposable bans, showing its dedication to public health.
8. Tips for Vaping Safely while Traveling Abroad
Respect all signs warning against smoking — which include vapes.
Before vaping indoors in bars or restaurants, inquire first.
Carry a portable USB charger – each outlet differs (EU plug Type F).
Vaping should never be used when children are nearby – in taxis, trains, or beaches for example.
Throw out pods or bottles in electronic waste bins.
Traveler Tip: Barcelona and Madrid both feature eco-waste zones; tossing vape pods into regular bins could result in fines.
9. Future of Vaping in Spain (2025-2026)
Experts predict the next two years will bring:
Flavor restrictions (e.g. fruity, sweet, and mint flavors)
Vape battery recycling schemes should become mandatory.
Stricter online sales verification (ID checks).
Pro Tip:
Businesses that adapt early — offering eco-friendly pods, clear labelling and adult-targeted marketing — will thrive under this new system.
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I Vape in Hotels in Spain?
A: Only if the hotel specifically permits it; most adhere to no-smoking policies.
Q2: Can I buy nicotine-free e-liquid in Spain?
A: Absolutely – these liquids are legal and widely available here.
Q3: Can I bring my vape from the UK or US with me for personal use?
A: Absolutely, provided its nicotine content does not exceed 20 mg/ml.
Q4: If I’m caught vaping in restricted zones, what will be my punishment?
A: Police could issue fines between EUR30 and EUR600, depending on where they find me vaping.
Q5: Are CBD or cannabis vapes legal?
A: Only vapes without THC (0%) are permissible. Products containing THC remain illegal.