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Mushroom hunting in Greece: 7 places to enjoy the experience

Mushrooms, those enchanting fungi, are not only delicious but also play a vital role in our ecosystem. While supermarket shelves offer a convenient source, the true thrill lies in discovering wild varieties through forest foraging.

These fascinating organisms are nature’s decomposers, breaking down cellulose and lignin. Without them, forests would be choked by fallen leaves.

Greece, with its diverse climate, provides ideal conditions for mushroom growth. Autumn is the peak season, though certain regions yield harvests even in early summer.

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Truffle hunting season set to start in Meteora

The truffle hunting season in Meteora is set to begin in the first half of March and will run until the end of October. The Museum of Natural History and Mushroom Museum of Meteora will hold a truffle hunt after which the truffles will be handed over to chefs who will make a truffle pasta for all to enjoy in a forest picnic.