In Spain, you must be 18 years old to legally buy and drink alcohol.

Basic rule

  • Minimum legal drinking age: 18 years for all alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, spirits) across all regions of Spain.
  • This age applies both to purchasing alcohol in shops and being served in bars, restaurants, and clubs.

Any regional differences?

  • Spain uses a nationwide minimum of 18, so the rule is the same in places like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Ibiza, and the Balearic Islands.
  • Some autonomous regions may restrict when shops can sell alcohol (for example, late‑night sales), but they do not change the age limit.

Under 18s

  • Minors under 18 are generally not allowed to buy or consume alcohol under Spanish law.
  • Selling or serving alcohol to minors can result in high fines for businesses, running into tens of thousands of euros.

Public drinking

  • Drinking alcohol in the street is often prohibited and can lead to fines, with many cities enforcing rules against “botellón” (street drinking).
  • It is usually allowed to drink on licensed terraces, bars, and during authorized events and festivals.

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Wondering what age you can drink in Spain? The legal drinking age is 18 nationwide, with strict rules on sales to minors, street drinking, and late‑night alcohol purchases.

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