{"id":4430,"date":"2023-03-07T10:51:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T10:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/?p=4430"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:29:19","slug":"what-are-coffeeshops-and-how-are-they-born","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/en\/que-son-los-coffeeshops-y-como-nacen\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Coffeeshops and How Did They Come About?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the most widely used terms in the world for places where a person can get cannabis is \u201ccoffeeshop.\u201d But\u2026 <strong>what are coffeeshops really, and what is their history<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Coffeeshops are establishments in the Netherlands where the sale and consumption of small amounts of cannabis is permitted under certain conditions. These places offer a variety of cannabis products, such as weed, hashish and cannabis edibles, and usually have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/en\/que-son-los-coffeeshops-y-como-nacen\/#%C2%BFEn_que_se_diferencian_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_de_las_cafeterias_comunes\" >How are coffeeshops different from regular coffee shops?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/en\/que-son-los-coffeeshops-y-como-nacen\/#%C2%BFComo_estan_permitidos_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_en_Amsterdam\" >How are coffeeshops allowed in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/en\/que-son-los-coffeeshops-y-como-nacen\/#%C2%BFQue_futuro_les_deparara_a_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_en_Amsterdam\" >What does the future hold for coffeeshops in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/en\/que-son-los-coffeeshops-y-como-nacen\/#Tambien_te_puede_interesar\" >You may also be interested in<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEn_que_se_diferencian_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_de_las_cafeterias_comunes\"><\/span>How are coffeeshops different from regular coffee shops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to note that coffeeshops are not the same as traditional coffee shops, although the name may suggest otherwise. Coffeeshops do not serve coffee or alcohol, and the sale and consumption of other drugs is prohibited. It is also important to note that coffeeshops can only sell to persons over 18 years of age and that smoking is not allowed in public places, such as on the street or in parks.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4433\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CoffeshopsAmsterdam-Futuro-QueSon-BarcelonaKush-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Image credits: I. Rachidi.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CoffeshopsAmsterdam-Futuro-QueSon-BarcelonaKush-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelonakush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CoffeshopsAmsterdam-Futuro-QueSon-BarcelonaKush.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_estan_permitidos_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_en_Amsterdam\"><\/span>How are coffeeshops allowed in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 1976, the Netherlands introduced a policy known as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/topics\/drugs\/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">gedoogbeleid<\/a>,\u201d which means \u201ctolerance policy.\u201d This means that possession of small amounts of cannabis is tolerated, although selling and producing it remain illegal. However, the Dutch government decided not to prosecute sales in the famous \u201ccoffeeshops\u201d across the country that sell cannabis, as long as these places meet certain requirements, such as not selling to minors and not selling other drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Coffeeshops have become an important part of the culture and economy of Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general, and attract many tourists from all over the world. However, it is important to follow local laws and regulations and to respect the local culture and people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_futuro_les_deparara_a_los_%C2%ABcoffeeshops%C2%BB_en_Amsterdam\"><\/span>What does the future hold for coffeeshops in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Public opinion in Amsterdam on coffeeshops and marijuana tolerance policy is diverse and complex. Some residents and political groups support the current policy and consider coffeeshops to be an important tourist attraction that brings economic benefits and reduces the harm associated with drug use, while others oppose the presence of coffeeshops and argue that they may have negative effects on public health and safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elconfidencial.com\/mundo\/europa\/2020-02-18\/paises-bajos-cannabis-extranjeros_2460259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">there has been debate over the tolerance policy<\/a> toward marijuana in the Netherlands and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtve.es\/noticias\/20230210\/amsterdam-prohibira-consumo-marihuana-espacios-publicos-partir-mediados-mayo\/2423192.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">the possibility of changing the current policy<\/a>. Some argue that the number of \u201ccoffeeshops\u201d should be reduced or even eliminated entirely, while others argue that the current policy should be maintained and strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, public opinion on coffeeshops in Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general is complex and varies according to each person's perspective. 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