Those that like mushroom hunting should go to the forest areas of Agii, Mesagros, Agia Marina and Vagia in the North East side of the island where you can find the Suillus Collinitus mushroom under the pine trees in the winter months.

Various authors regard Suillus collinitus as edible^[13] with a sour odor and nondescript taste.^[10] It is advisable, as for all species of Suillus, to pick only young specimens and to peel the cuticle before preparation.^[14] The mushroom contains several tocopherols, a class of chemical compounds collectively known as vitamin E, and which confer antioxidant activity.^[15] They also contain several organic acids, most predominantly the pairs malic and quinic acids, and citric and ketoglutaric acid, which respectively make up 42% and 30% of total organic acids. The composition and concentration of organic acids in mushrooms are major factors in influencing their flavour; some organic acids contribute to antioxidant activity.^[16]