At Playa de Poo, a distinctive coastal formation meets several different route connections. A scenic path ends at the beach, and two stages of the Camino de Santiago meet in Poo. This means you can get to know the area through its coast, paths through the landscape, pilgrimage routes and local culture. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between these different highlights: a visit to Playa de Poo, a walk through meadows and forests, and a longer Camino stage each offer a different experience.
Playa de Poo and its coastal setting
Playa de Poo features a small estuary within the Protected Landscape of the Eastern Coast. A narrow passage between the rocks shields the beach from the swell. At high tide, a shallow natural saltwater pool forms. The estuary, rocky passage and tidal pool make Playa de Poo a special part of the coastal landscape. It can be reached from Poo by car or on foot.
Scenic paths and coastal views
The Senda del RĂo Vallina connects PorrĂşa and PĂło over a distance of about three kilometres. It runs through meadows and forests, past springs and along old paths, ending at Playa de Poo. If you choose a route based on its scenery and destination, this one offers both in a single route description: a path through varied landscapes and a finish on the coast.
The Senda Costera Poo offers a different perspective. From here, you can see Playa de Poo, the island of La Almenada and unusual rocky islets. The Senda Costera de Llanes: de la villa a Celoriu also passes by the beach. The film “EL ORFANATO” was shot on the Senda Costera Poo in 2007. This route therefore combines coastal views with a specific chapter in its film history.
Pilgrimage stages with Poo as destination and starting point
The second stage of the Camino de Santiago runs from Vidiago to Poo and is 11.3 kilometres long. After crossing the railway line, the route reaches Poo via the old road to Poo. The third stage runs from Poo to Nueva and is 9.5 kilometres long. This makes Poo the destination on one of these two stages and the starting point on the other—a helpful distinction when considering the sections individually.
The route of the third stage offers further landmarks: after Poo and the Arroyo Vallina, it follows the road for about 800 metres. It then turns right onto a side road leading to the Monasterio de San Salvador de Celorio. Together with their different starting points and destinations, this makes it possible to distinguish the two stages clearly without combining them into a single tour.
Bowling alley and cultural heritage
The Bolera de Poo was built in 1904 with money from the Indianos. Competitions in Bolo Palma are still frequently held there. The building’s history and the competitions that continue to take place there provide two distinct points of reference: its origins and its present-day use for sport.
The Capilla de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves de Poo is also connected to Asturias’ cultural heritage: it is listed in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Together with the Bolera, it complements the paths and coastal views with two specific points of interest for a stay that takes in Poo’s history and culture as well as its landscape.
Discover more destinations: Parres De Llanes, Nueva De Llanes, San Roque Del Acebal, Niembru, Ardisana, Pancar, Debodes, AndrĂn.
See the overview of the wider area: Llanes.
