Updated on
Mushrooms in the Sierra de la Demanda: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Sierra de la Demanda: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in the Sierra de la Demanda: Honey Fungus reaches 8/100 and falls short of expectations. Across the region, sample points sit close together, with no clear spatial favourite. The curve shows a clear upward trend into 16 Nov. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 966 m and 1195 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 8/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Rises clearly through 16 Nov.
Mushroom alert: Sierra de la Demanda
Get a notification when prospects in this region rise clearly.
Enable mushroom alert: Sierra de la DemandaHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb moderate
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec many
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Sierra de la Demanda
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sierra de la Demanda
Across 4 woodland samples in the Sierra de la Demanda, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 966 m and 1195 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Sierra de la Demanda
Are there mushrooms in the Sierra de la Demanda right now?
In the Sierra de la Demanda, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sierra de la Demanda?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Sierra de la Demanda in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Sierra de la Demanda?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sierra de la Demanda appear mainly in these months: February, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Sierra de la Demanda?
The analysed sites in the Sierra de la Demanda fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sierra de la Demanda?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Sierra de la Demanda: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Sierra de la Demanda?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Sierra de la Demanda in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Sierra de la Demanda, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Spanish poison control centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +34 915 620 420
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.