MicoRadarNews
The state of the forest each week, changes to the picking rules and safety notices, with their sources.
State of the forest
Weekend 17–18 October: good-condition area up for all five leading species
MicoRadar's calculation for this weekend shows that the area of good conditions in Castilla y León has grown for all five leading species. Riaño y Mampodre looks best, and the best day is Sunday.
State of the forest
Cataluña, 17–18 October: conditions better than a week ago
Model calculation for 17–18 October: the area has grown for all five leading species compared with last week. The best day is Sunday, and Osona is in the top three districts again.
Events
Mushroom Events in Spain: 14 October – 21 November 2026
Fairs, exhibitions, courses and guided outings from mid-October to the end of November 2026 in Castilla y León, Aragón, Cataluña and País Vasco.
State of the forestpast
Cataluña, 10–11 October: the model puts Chanterelle first
According to the model, four of the top five species have less suitable area than a week ago; only Horn of plenty, black trumpet has gained. Osona, Garrotxa and Bages are in the top three for the second week running.
Events
Where to go mushroom hunting in Spain: events from 10 October to 21 November 2026
Fairs, exhibitions, a beginners' course and guided forest walks in Castilla y León, Aragón, Cataluña and País Vasco from 10 October to 21 November 2026.
Weather
Castellón/Castelló after the rain of 1–3 October: the model's window runs from 18 to 31 October
From 1 to 3 October, 20 mm or more of rain fell on 92% of the province of Castellón/Castelló. According to MicoRadar's calculation, the window for this rain falls on 18–31 October.
Closures and restrictions
Swine fever: forest around Collserola and the Vallès closed
In the high-risk ASF zone near Barcelona, entering forests, meadows, fields and country roads is banned. Collserola has been closed since 12 March 2026, with no end date given.
Weather
Huesca: rain on 30.09–02.10 and the model window of 17–30 October
From 30 September to 2 October Huesca got a good soaking: 71% of the territory had 20 mm or more. By the MicoRadar calculation, the window for this rain is 17–30 October.