Mushrooms in the Community of Madrid: where they are coming up today
339 zones on the map, between 471 and 2,142 m, with woodland for 13 mushrooms. This is what today's forecast says.
Forecast issued 30 October, updated every day.
Mushrooms in Madrid: where and when
From the Guadarrama range southwards: pine, Pyrenean oak and ash woods an hour from the capital. Today it is mostly the saffron milk caps (20 zones), the king oyster mushrooms (9 zones) and the porcini (1 zone) that are stirring.
Here the land runs between 471 and 2,142 m, and half of it lies below 714 m. What covers most ground: grassland (40%), farmland (22%) and holm oak (9%). Each has its own height here: the saffron milk caps (663–1,588 m), the king oyster mushrooms (552–1,020 m), the yellowfoot (722–1,588 m) and the porcini (1,042–1,721 m).
Saffron milk caps in Madrid · King oyster mushrooms in Madrid · Yellowfoot in Madrid · Porcini in Madrid · Weekend report for Madrid
And from the woods, in Madrid: sweet chestnuts · wild asparagus spears.
Which mushrooms to look for in Madrid, one by one
Porcini spots in Madrid
Madrid has 75 zones with the woodland porcini need, from 750 to 1,650 m. The forecast points to 31 October as the best day of the week. The best placed are near Gargantilla del Lozoya, Bustarviejo, Miraflores de la Sierra and Buitrago del Lozoya. Porcini in Madrid
Bronze boletes in Madrid
We count 126 zones in Madrid where bronze boletes can come up, between 600 and 1,250 m. The best day this week is 31 October. It looks best near Torrelaguna, Bustarviejo, El Berrueco and Navalagamella. Bronze boletes in Madrid
Where to find Charbonniers in Madrid
In Madrid we follow 91 zones with woodland for charbonniers, between 650 and 1,600 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 11 November. The zones with the best forecast lie near Patones, Gargantilla del Lozoya, Bustarviejo and Buitrago del Lozoya. Charbonniers in Madrid
Finding Morels in Madrid
Madrid has 172 zones with the woodland morels need, from 600 to 1,450 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Guadarrama, Cercedilla, Villa del Prado and Patones. Morels in Madrid
Saffron milk caps season in Madrid
We count 90 zones in Madrid where saffron milk caps can come up, between 600 and 1,600 m. The best day this week is 30 October. It looks best near Patones, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Buitrago del Lozoya and El Berrueco. Saffron milk caps in Madrid
When to look for Caesar's mushrooms in Madrid
In Madrid we follow 122 zones with woodland for Caesar's mushrooms, between 600 and 1,200 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 30 October. The zones with the best forecast lie near Navalagamella, Colmenarejo, El Escorial and Zarzalejo. Caesar's mushrooms in Madrid
St George's mushrooms in Madrid: where and when
Madrid has 334 zones with the woodland St George's mushrooms need, from 550 to 1,150 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Colmenar Viejo, Valmojado, El Goloso and Soto de Viñuelas. St George's mushrooms in Madrid
Foraging for Chanterelles in Madrid
We count 132 zones in Madrid where chanterelles can come up, between 600 and 1,600 m. The best day this week is 30 October. It looks best near Bustarviejo, Miraflores de la Sierra, Canencia and Garganta de los Montes. Chanterelles in Madrid
King oyster mushrooms spots in Madrid
In Madrid we follow 333 zones with woodland for king oyster mushrooms, between 550 and 1,150 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 30 October. The zones with the best forecast lie near Colmenar Viejo, Soto de Viñuelas, Guadalix de la Sierra and Soto del Real. King oyster mushrooms in Madrid
March mushrooms in Madrid
Madrid has 50 zones with the woodland March mushrooms need, from 1,000 to 1,700 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Rascafría, Buitrago del Lozoya, Cercedilla and Navacerrada. March mushrooms in Madrid
Where to find Yellowfoot in Madrid
We count 161 zones in Madrid where yellowfoot can come up, between 600 and 1,450 m. The best day this week is 30 October. It looks best near Patones, Miraflores de la Sierra, El Berrueco and Buitrago del Lozoya. Yellowfoot in Madrid
Finding Black trumpets in Madrid
In Madrid we follow 107 zones with woodland for black trumpets, between 600 and 1,300 m above sea level. This week, its best day is 30 October. The zones with the best forecast lie near Zarzalejo, El Escorial, Pedrezuela and Torrelaguna. Black trumpets in Madrid
Black truffle season in Madrid
Madrid has 139 zones with the woodland black truffles need, from 600 to 1,200 m. This week the woods are still asleep. Those with the most woodland are near Torrelodones, Ambite, Colmenarejo and Majadahonda. Black truffles in Madrid
See also: Mushrooms by province · Mushroom history and culture · Getting started with mushroom foraging