Exploring Cannabis Scene of Shkodër: My Experience

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m excited to share my recent experience with cannabis in Shkodër, Albania. In short, finding top-quality marijuana or hash the "old-school way" isn’t easy, but there are definitely options available. Let me walk you through what I discovered about the cannabis scene in Shkodër.

Got back home from Shkodër just 2 days ago, so writing this post with fresh memory smoking a small joint of white widow strain. Had an amazing stay in Shkodër that would never be so cool without sex, drugs and rock’n’roll smelly ganja buds.

Where to buy weed in Shkodër

Fred shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Shkodër. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Shkodër. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

For the average tourist, the game has changed. You ain’t gon' find street dealers in Shkodër as easy anymore. Now, it’s all about those encrypted messengers. You get the plug’s contact, check out the menu, and decide on a drop-off spot. No face-to-face meetups, just a masked package and some GPS coordinates. Pay with crypto, pick up your stash, and dip. Safe and sound. Was I glad I had Fred as my connect? Hell yeah. Didn’t have to mess with all that drama.

Cannabis Laws in Albania: What You Need to Know

First things first, it’s important to understand that high-THC cannabis is illegal in Shkodër. Unlike in Amsterdam, you won’t find any coffee shops selling potent marijuana strains. While medical cannabis is available, it’s typically low in THC and won’t give you the high you might be looking for.

During my stay, I met a local named Fred in the hotel bar. He’s lived in Shkodër for a while and knows a lot about the cannabis scene. According to him, while the official regulations are strict, enforcement isn’t always so rigid in practice.

Laws and regulations of weed in Shkodër

All products with high THC (substance in cannabis that makes you high) above 1% are strictly forbidden for distribution. But in fact according to Fred cops are rather relaxed about weed in Shkodër and rarely touch tourists, but this always depends on the exact cop and whether he likes your face or not.

So theoretically if you do not smoke in public and get caught with not more than 10g of weed or 5g of hash in Shkodër - you should not get arrested. Cops 👮may take your stuff and after some conversation should get you free, but better to avoid all this stress anyway.

Shkodër’s Weed Vibe: What Locals Say

Just ‘cause the government’s trippin' on cannabis laws in Shkodër doesn’t mean the locals are too pressed. Most of 'em are just livin' their lives, not sweatin' what you do. But don’t get it twisted — keep it respectful. Smoking weed in public in Shkodër ain't the move, but if someone peeps you tokin’, it’s not the end of the world.

Fred was cool enough to invite me to a low-key sesh at his spot — just some homies, beer, weed, and the PS5. Straight up, I felt like I hit the jackpot. Dude even became my plug in Shkodër while I was in town, so I was never dry and had my weed handy. He told me as long as you keep it cool, the locals are down with the herb. But like he said — don’t be stupid, and don’t carry more than 10g unless you’re lookin’ to have a bad day.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in Shkodër

Is high % THC weed forbidden in Shkodër?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in Shkodër, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in Shkodër?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in Shkodër in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Can I find high quality weed or hash in Shkodër?

Yes, while quality varies from dealer to dealer.

Can I find hash in Shkodër?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Shkodër. Not all dealers have it, but it is still rather popular.

What is the price for weed and hash in Shkodër?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on stuff quality and dealer’s greediness 😂From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to €20 - €25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around €30 - €35 per 1 gram. Have not purchased low quality weed in Shkodër so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Not All Weed Gets You High

You read that right. THC is not the same as CBD, which means that the type you choose to consume will have different effects on your body. One will provide all the relaxing and medicinal benefits, while the other will provide the psychoactive effects of the high.

2. Bob Marley Was Buried With Grass

The musical star was buried with his red Gibson guitar, a cannabis bud, and a Bible open on the 23rd Psalm, which reads: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures”. Way to go, Marley.

3. Weed Is Beer’s Cousin!

Beer hops are in the same family of flowering plants as cannabis. We thought the plants looked similar… and now we know why.

4. Fast-Growing

Hemp is one of the fastest-growing plants and can reach maturity in just four months, making it a highly sustainable crop.

5. Terpenes

The distinctive smell of cannabis comes from terpenes, aromatic compounds that also contribute to the plant's effects.