Landscape and location

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. The two waterways associated with El Poyo meet downstream at Nuez de Aliste. Two riverbanks flank the village. Poyo also lies in one of the highest areas of the region, making it difficult to take a representative photograph showing much of the village center.

Neighborhoods, architecture and culture

The settlement is divided into two neighborhoods: Barrio de Abajo and Barrio de Arriba. The upper neighborhood is also colloquially called “Corea”; “Corea” is therefore not a third neighborhood. In Barrio de Abajo, you can see old houses that illustrate traditional Alistan architecture. New buildings have changed the traditional rural landscape through the demolition of older houses and other buildings.

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. The celebration of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in El Poyo is associated with the period from August 14 to 16. If you would like to plan your trip around it, confirm the dates in advance.

Aliste B7 cycling route

The Aliste B7 mountain biking route is a 21 km loop that takes approximately two hours. It mostly follows well-marked trails. On a section of about 350 m, you will need to dismount and cross a small wall. The final 4.4 km follow the road from El Poyo to San Vitero. The estimated time applies to the loop; check trail conditions locally before setting off.

Road connection and mushroom park

The road connection from El Poyo to Vega de Nuez is just over 6 km long. It follows 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. If you plan to pick mushrooms, check the applicable harvesting conditions in advance. For orientation, note the different destinations: the B7 ends in San Vitero, while the road connection leads to Vega de Nuez.

When choosing a hotel in Poyo, you can weigh up the focus of your stay: the Aliste B7 offers a loop with an estimated duration, while the village scenery and landscape appeal to other interests. This lets you tailor your travel plans to what you most want to discover locally.

For the broader travel overview: San Vitero.