Where to look for mushrooms in Catalonia: best areas
Want to experience mushroom season from the inside? We've selected the best places in Catalonia to enjoy with all your senses!
Autumn fills the forests with life and aromas. If you want to go out and hunt for mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, or chanterelles, here are some classic and quieter areas to enjoy with family, friends, or as a couple.
We present some essential places to look for mushrooms in Catalonia.
1. Berguedà - The classic mushroom hunter
Mountain ranges like Catllaràs and Cadí boast generous beech and pine forests. Vines, chanterelles, and pinillos (pine trees) in a spectacular pre-Pyrenean setting.
2. Montseny - Mushrooms near Barcelona
Beech and oak forests that turn green again after the rain. Day trips with a wide variety of routes and well-marked trails.
3. Ripollès - Humid forests of the Pyrenees
Between Setcases, Les Llosses and the upper Ter Valley you will find excellent vines and chanterelles in black pine and beech forests.
4. Cerdanya - Mushrooms with a view
Altitude and thermal contrast favor vines, mushrooms, and chanterelles. Ideal for combining nature, villages, and Pyrenean cuisine.
5. Solsonès - The well-kept secret
Less crowded forests with quality chanterelles and mushrooms. Perfect for a more peaceful and authentic experience.
6. La Garrotxa - Volcanic flavor
Volcanic soils and humidity provide great diversity. Combine mushroom hunting with the Volcanic Zone and beech forests.
7. Prades Mountains - Between oak and pine forests
A southern classic: chanterelles, capers, and llenegas in extensive forests and family-friendly trails.
8. Montnegre and Corredor - Near Maresme and Vallès
Mediterranean forests with chanterelles and saffron milk caps in good season. Very accessible from the Barcelona area.
Before you go: respect the forest, use a basket and knife, check local permits, and collect only what you can safely identify.
