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Culture

Portugal’s mushroom culture is experiencing a renaissance. Annual festivals — such as the Festival dos Míscaros in Alcaide — attract thousands of visitors. Mycotourism is becoming an important branch of rural tourism, and mycological associations unite enthusiasts across the country.

This section covers festivals, mycotourism, associations, mushroom folklore, and the history of mycology in Portugal.