Discover Poyo: Culture, Landscape and Mountain Biking Route

In the Barrio de Abajo district of El Poyo, you can see old houses that illustrate traditional Alistanian architecture. El Poyo is divided into two districts: Barrio de Abajo and Barrio de Arriba, which is also colloquially known as “Corea”. Reading the village through its architectural forms and names provides two different reference points for the same visit.

Landscape

El Poyo lies in the transition zone between the extensive Campo Aliste plain, the Aliste River basin, which does not reach the village, and the Manzanas River basin, to which the village belongs.

El Poyo is situated in a relatively elevated area and is flanked by two riverside areas. The two bodies of water associated with El Poyo merge downstream near Nuez de Aliste.

New buildings have changed El Poyo’s traditional rural landscape through the demolition of older houses and other buildings. El Poyo lies in one of the highest areas of the region, which makes it difficult to take a representative photograph showing much of the village centre.

Cycling and routes

The Aliste B7 mountain biking route is a 21 km circular route with an approximate duration of two hours. During the final 4.4 km of the Aliste B7 route, the trail follows the road from El Poyo to San Vitero. The Aliste B7 route runs mostly along well-marked paths; on a section of approximately 350 m, you must dismount and cross a small wall.

The information about the circular route, total length and approximate duration helps you form an idea of the scope of a stage. The route description can be read separately from the village and cultural points, allowing you to compare different priorities.

Accommodation

When you find a holiday apartment in Poyo, compare the travel dates, apartment size and cancellation conditions on the listing page. For your personal selection, you can decide whether to focus on culture, landscape or activities and then take your time reviewing the details of each accommodation.

Geographical setting

The road connection from El Poyo to Vega de Nuez is just over 6 km long: it runs from El Poyo via the ZA-2435 to the junction with the ZA-L-2448, which leads to Vega de Nuez.

El Carrascal (El Poyo) is assigned to the PMZA-50.001 Montes del Noroeste Zamorano mushroom park in San Vitero.

Culture

The parish church in El Poyo is dedicated to La Asunción de Nuestra Señora, the Assumption of Mary. According to local tradition, the Eremitorio del Poyo is associated with the Virgen de la Salud. “Pastor por 3 horas” is a tourist experience in El Poyo and San Vitero. The celebration of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in El Poyo is associated with the period from 14 to 16 August.

For the overarching travel overview: San Vitero.