3 places to catch mushrooms in Madrid

Autumn. Mushrooms Madrid. The perfect season has come to enjoy nature in a different way. In Hnos. Montoya, specialists in the hire of coaches, we organize excursions for groups that want to spend an active day picking mushrooms. What are your favorite places? In this article we present 3 very rich places where to take mushrooms in Madrid. Are we taking you?

Port of La Fuenfría

This spectacular area rises to 1800 meters above sea level. Making the border between Segovia and Madrid, Puerto de La Fuenfría is located between the mountains of La Mujer Muerta and Siete Picos. This path built by the Romans begins in the famous dehesas of Cercedilla.

What mushrooms can you pick? Because of the abundance of pine forests, you can find boletus, thistle mushrooms and the appreciated níscalos.

Lozoya

Known for being the main source of water supply in the capital, Lozoya is an ideal place for fans of the mycology. Located at 1116 meters above sea level, the Lozoya Valley offers a complete route to catch different varieties of mushrooms in its forests and meadows.

What mushrooms can you pick? In this area of ​​Madrid, rich in forests of pines, junipers and enzymes, tend to sprout mushrooms, boletus, chanterelles and thistle mushrooms.

Valle de Pinares Llanos

Another perfect destination for picking mushrooms near Madrid is in the westernmost part of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The valley of Pinares Llanos, located in the Sierra de Malagón (already in the province of Ávila), has a large forest mass.

What mushrooms can you pick? In these forests there is great abundance of chanterelles and boletus.

A mycological day in Madrid

Going out to pick mushrooms in Madrid is a relaxing and fun plan to enjoy with family and friends. In Hnos. Montoya we move to groups of different sizes, using our minibuses and coaches. A different activity in which we can make stops to eat and also to contemplate the landscape. A round plan to enjoy nature in Madrid.