Mycological tourism continues to gain followers and is now part of the imagination of all those who enjoy good food in privileged environments. Since it can only be developed in very specific and limited periods of the year, it becomes an almost premium practice. And in De SalasAs we like to take care of our clients and friends, we have prepared some suggestions, now that we are in season.
Shadows, lower temperatures, rain, and the forest floors come to life. And those conditions, which for some may be synonymous with laziness, for others become the perfect moment to make an appearance. Specifically, mushrooms, mushrooms, and those who set out to collect them.
If it has never been done, perhaps it would not be bad to go to someone expert, or even perform some course starter, since not all of them are edible and the techniques for collecting them are special. In addition, it must be done in permitted areas, and bring the appropriate material for it.
Eg Association of Tourism Entrepreneurs of the Sierra de Albarracín organizes different activities related to the mycological universe, such as outings, workshops or gastronomy, based on respect and knowledge of the natural environment, in small groups and accompanied by professionals.
In any case, there are several considerations that must be taken into account when it comes to mycological tourism, and it is advisable to review and learn about them. For example, the aforementioned permit is a simple form in the town hall of the area where it is going to be practiced. And of course cautionAs we said, not all of them are edible and some are even poisonous.
It is still an outdoor activity in wooded areas, so, although it may sound obvious, you must be well prepared for any unforeseen event that may arise, with a first aid kit, necessary equipment and GPS. And to collect, you also have to be ready, with a wicker basket to transport them, a knife to make the cut, always clean, nothing to pull out, and knowing that the small ones must be left to grow until another year.
We are lucky to live in a very rich country where we can carry out this activity in practically any autonomous community, but we have relied on experts and in all the information they agree on some specific places where to develop mycological tourism.
El Montseny Natural Park In Barcelona it is one of those that appear on all mycological agendas, since there is a lot of variety and quantity and it is enjoyed collecting and walking around, which is a Biosphere Natural Reserve, so take a walk along the route of the Ermita de Sant Martí or the one with the abandoned plane, is worth it, to work up an appetite and then eat the mushrooms Well deserved.
In Extremadura, the Ambroz Valley with chanterelles and boletus, and the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park in Malaga with morels, Morcheta Elafoides or chanterelles, they are essential. In the latter, in addition, in the municipality of El Burgo there are scheduled routes for between 4 and 50 people to collect, eat and attend a basket weaving workshop.
And Madrid is another enclave of mycological tourism, in the Lozoya Valley, in the Sierra Norte, famous for its boletus and oyster mushrooms, in addition to the Rascafría area. In both cases you can contact the Mycological Society of Madrid to find out about the activities they carry out at this time.
In short, we are not going to give up the experience of collecting delicious mushrooms, fungi and boletus, which we will later love to taste in good company and in a landscape that will not be forgotten. Let the season begin!
Gala Mora
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