Can I smoke in enclosed public spaces?
No: smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces. Under the anti-smoking law (Law 4633/2019, following Law 3868/2010), smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces and workplaces: restaurants, bars, cafés, clubs, offices, public buildings, hospitals, schools/universities, stations/ports and all transport. No indoor smoking rooms are allowed in hospitality. The ban also covers e-cigarettes/vaping and heated tobacco in the same enclosed spaces. In a car, smoking is banned when a child under 12 is on board. Enforcement, initially lax, was tightened from late 2019. In short: in enclosed public spaces, vaping is banned just like smoking.
📋 The rules
- Ban in all enclosed public spaces
- Covers hospitality, transport, public buildings
- Applies to e-cigarettes/vaping too
- No indoor "smoking room" in hospitality
- In a car with a child under 12: banned
🔓 Exceptions
- Open/outdoor spaces: generally allowed
- Private home: a private space
- Vaping/heated tobacco: same ban in enclosed spaces
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Smoking where it's banned is fined: for smokers it starts at €100. For venue managers/owners, fines start at €500; for premises over 100 m² from €2,000, rising by €2,000 per repeat, and can reach up to €10,000 for repeat/serious breaches. Smoking in a car with a child under 12 carries a €1,500 fine (€3,000 in a public-service vehicle, with a one-month licence suspension). To stay compliant: don't smoke in enclosed public spaces, transport or near children in a car; use outdoor spaces where allowed; and if you're a business owner, enforce the ban and post signage.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I smoke in a bar or restaurant?
No. Under Law 4633/2019, smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces, including restaurants, bars, cafés and clubs. No indoor smoking rooms are allowed. The ban covers e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products too.
Does the ban apply to e-cigarettes?
Yes. Vapour from e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is banned in the same enclosed public spaces as classic cigarettes. It's generally allowed only in open, outdoor spaces or in a private home.
Can I smoke in the car?
Not when a child under 12 is on board. In that case, smoking in the car is banned and carries a €1,500 fine, rising to €3,000 for a public-service vehicle, with a one-month licence suspension.
What fine do I risk as a smoker?
Smoking where it's banned is fined starting at €100 for smokers. For venue managers the fines are much higher, starting at €500 or €2,000 and reaching up to €10,000 on repeat.
Where is smoking allowed?
Smoking is generally allowed in open, outdoor spaces and in a private home. The ban mainly concerns enclosed public spaces, workplaces, transport and places where children are present, such as a car with a minor under 12.
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