Mushroom Discovery Walks at Finca Pública Galatzó – Jornades Micològiques 2026 🍄
14 & 21 November and 5 December 2026 | Calvià, Mallorca
Autumn in Mallorca means mushroom season! 🍂 And what better place to discover the island’s fascinating fungi than the beautiful countryside of Finca Pública Galatzó?
The Ajuntament de Calvià is organising three free guided mushroom discovery walks, inviting nature lovers to explore the diversity of wild mushrooms found across the estate, accompanied by a professional mycologist.
Whether you’re curious about the mushrooms growing in Mallorca’s forests or simply fancy an educational morning outdoors, these sessions offer a chance to discover a different side of the island.
🍄 What to Expect
Each session combines a short theoretical introduction with a guided walk through the estate, where participants will learn about:
- Mushroom identification: Discover different species found in Mallorca’s natural environment.
- Edible vs. poisonous mushrooms: Understand their characteristics, potential toxicity and why correct identification matters.
- Fungi and their ecosystems: Learn about mushroom biology and their important role in nature.
- Responsible foraging: Discover how to handle mushrooms without damaging the surrounding environment.
- Expert insights: Ask questions throughout the walk and observe the mycologist reviewing the specimens collected.
Important: This is an educational experience, not a mushroom-foraging trip intended to collect edible mushrooms. The focus is on understanding and appreciating the diversity of fungi in their natural habitat.
📅 Dates, Times & Meeting Points
All three sessions take place from 10:30 to 14:00.
Saturday, 14 November
- Meeting point: Finca Pública Galatzó car park
Saturday, 21 November
- Meeting point: Casas / Refugio de Galatzó
Saturday, 5 December
- Meeting point: Casas / Refugio de Galatzó
For the sessions on 21 November and 5 December, allow approximately 10 minutes to walk from the car park to the meeting point.
🥾 What to Bring
Participants are advised to bring:
- Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather.
- Suitable walking shoes for mountain terrain.
- Drinking water.
- A wicker basket or similar breathable container for mushroom specimens.
- A small mushroom knife.
Plastic bags are not permitted, as breathable baskets help with the dispersal of spores. Any mushroom collection must respect the natural environment and applicable regulations.
📍 Good to Know
Dates: 14 & 21 November and 5 December 2026
Time: 10:30–14:00
Location: Finca Pública Galatzó, Calvià, Mallorca
Price: Free
Registration: Advance registration is compulsory.
Availability: ⚠️ Registration is currently closed. The organiser is no longer accepting applications.
Organiser: Ajuntament de Calvià – Department of Environment
Contact: medioambiente@calvia.com | +34 971 130 577
