Mushroom Hunting

Türkiye is a true paradise for discovering and devouring wild mushrooms. Forest mushrooms begin growing abundantly in October – one of the best times to grab a basket and go mushroom hunting!

The country is home to around 12,000 mushrooms, ranging from the chanterelle to the morel, and among the 200 edible species here, at least 15 varieties are in high demand worldwide.  

Among the wild mushroom species grown in Türkiye, chanterelles and porcini are gourmet favourites.

The autumn chanterelle grows around the Black Sea region and in the forests of the Marmara Region close to the Black Sea; porcini grows in almost every region; and the cedar mushroom is abundant in the cedar forests in the Taurus area.

Another global favourite, the precious morel mushroom, is not an autumn species, but appears abundantly in almost every village market in the spring. If you visit Kastamonu in the fall, you can enjoy the pleasure of cooking the giant milk cap mushrooms that fill the stalls in the markets. If you have an interest in distinctive regional flavours, Türkiye offers numerous routes to explore!