Mushrooms in the Balearic Islands: where they are coming up today

208 zones on the map, from sea level up to 1,190 m, with woodland for 11 mushrooms. This is what today's forecast says.

Forecast issued 30 October, updated every day.

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Illes Balears mushroom report

From the Tramuntana range to the pine woods of Menorca and Ibiza: the esclata-sang is the islands' autumn mushroom. What is stirring most today: the saffron milk caps (2 zones) and the yellowfoot (1 zone).

The ground runs from sea level up to 1,190 m, with half of it below 92 m. By area, it is shared out like this: grassland (27%), Aleppo pine (26%) and farmland (19%). And not all at the same height: the saffron milk caps (116–467 m), the yellowfoot (244–779 m), the charbonniers (73–436 m) and the Caesar's mushrooms (293–779 m).

Saffron milk caps in Illes Balears · Yellowfoot in Illes Balears · Charbonniers in Illes Balears · Caesar's mushrooms in Illes Balears · Weekend report for Illes Balears

And from the woods, in Illes Balears: wild asparagus spears.

Which mushrooms to look for in Illes Balears, one by one

Foraging for Bronze boletes in Illes Balears

We count 103 zones in Illes Balears where bronze boletes can come up, between 50 and 450 m. The best day this week is 2 November. It looks best near Valldemossa, Sóller, Campanet and Estellencs. Bronze boletes in Illes Balears

Charbonniers spots in Illes Balears

In Illes Balears we follow 172 zones with woodland for charbonniers, between 50 and 400 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 11 November. The zones with the best forecast lie near Sóller, Mancor de la Vall, Capdepera and Maó. Charbonniers in Illes Balears

Morels in Illes Balears

Illes Balears has 174 zones with the woodland morels need, from 50 to 400 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Esporles, Estellencs, Alaró and Sóller. Morels in Illes Balears

Where to find Saffron milk caps in Illes Balears

We count 172 zones in Illes Balears where saffron milk caps can come up, between 50 and 400 m. The best day this week is 7 November. It looks best near Es Cubells, Alaró, Galilea and Mancor de la Vall. Saffron milk caps in Illes Balears

Finding Caesar's mushrooms in Illes Balears

In Illes Balears we follow 124 zones with woodland for Caesar's mushrooms, between 50 and 450 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 30 October. The zones with the best forecast lie near Valldemossa, Sóller, Campanet and Estellencs. Caesar's mushrooms in Illes Balears

St George's mushrooms season in Illes Balears

Illes Balears has 14 zones with the woodland St George's mushrooms need, from 450 to 900 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Mancor de la Vall, Fornalutx, Campanet and Sóller. St George's mushrooms in Illes Balears

When to look for Chanterelles in Illes Balears

We count 110 zones in Illes Balears where chanterelles can come up, between 50 and 450 m. The best day this week is 30 October. It looks best near Campanet, Sóller, Pollença and Mancor de la Vall. Chanterelles in Illes Balears

King oyster mushrooms in Illes Balears: where and when

In Illes Balears we follow 56 zones with woodland for king oyster mushrooms, between 150 and 550 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 3 November. The zones with the best forecast lie near Mancor de la Vall, Campanet, Pollença and Fornalutx. King oyster mushrooms in Illes Balears

Foraging for Yellowfoot in Illes Balears

Illes Balears has 170 zones with the woodland yellowfoot need, from 50 to 400 m. The forecast points to 11 November as the best day of the week. The best placed are near Sóller, Mancor de la Vall, Campanet and Alaró. Yellowfoot in Illes Balears

Black trumpets spots in Illes Balears

We count 109 zones in Illes Balears where black trumpets can come up, between 50 and 450 m. The best day this week is 3 November. It looks best near Campanet, Sóller, Mancor de la Vall and Pollença. Black trumpets in Illes Balears

Black truffle in Illes Balears

In Illes Balears we follow 49 zones with woodland for black truffles, between 150 and 750 m above sea level. For now, no zone is ready. The zones with the most woodland lie near Esporles, Valldemossa, Estellencs and Fornalutx. Black truffles in Illes Balears

See also: Mushrooms by province · Mushroom history and culture · Getting started with mushroom foraging