Mushrooms in Extremadura
Extremadura covers about 42,105 km². Almost half of the land is forest (45 %), mostly oak and pine. Conditions were best most often for Parasol Mushroom, Sheathed Woodtuft and Lurid Bolete in 2026. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 53 %.
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Sub-regions
Mushrooms by town
Badajoz38 % forest · Parasol MushroomCáceres21 % forest · Parasol MushroomMérida57 % forest · Parasol MushroomPlasencia54 % forest · Parasol MushroomDon Benito19 % forest · Parasol MushroomAlmendralejo44 % forest · Parasol MushroomVillanueva de la Serena20 % forest · Parasol MushroomNavalmoral de la Mata50 % forest · Parasol MushroomZafra37 % forest · Parasol MushroomMontijo52 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Spain
- Scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms
- Grilled saffron milk caps
Which mushrooms grow in Extremadura?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Extremadura for Parasol Mushroom, Sheathed Woodtuft, Lurid Bolete.
How much forest is there in Extremadura?
About 45 % of Extremadura is forest – roughly 18,863 km².
When is mushroom season in Extremadura?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.