Poio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Poio
Municipality
Monastery of San Xoán Combarro
Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Galicia
Province	Pontevedra
Comarca	Pontevedra
Parroquia	Combarro, Raxó, San Xoán de Poio, San Salvador de Poio, Samieira
Population  (2018)
• Total	17,018
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Website	https://www.concellopoio.gal/

Poio is a cool place in Galicia, a region in Spain. It's a municipality in the Pontevedra province. Poio is located on the northern coast of the Ría de Pontevedra. This is a beautiful bay, and Poio sits between the towns of Sanxenxo and Pontevedra.

Poio has both mountains and sea areas, making it a diverse place. It's next to other towns like Meaño and Meis. There's also a small island called Tambo Island in the middle of the Pontevedra bay. Even though it belongs to Poio, the Spanish Navy controls it. Visitors are not allowed to land on the island.

Exploring Poio's Geography

Poio covers an area of about 34 square kilometers (about 13 square miles). Its highest point is Mount Castrove, which is 667 meters (2,188 feet) tall. From the top, you can see amazing views of the Pontevedra and Arousa bays. You can also spot areas like Alto de Raxó and Samieira.

The coast of Poio is over 20 kilometers (12 miles) long. It has many lovely beaches with calm waters, perfect for relaxing. Tambo Island is much smaller, about 0.28 square kilometers (0.11 square miles). Its highest point is 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level.

People and Growth in Poio

Poio is a growing area, especially because it's so close to the city of Pontevedra. Many people who work in Pontevedra choose to live in Poio. This makes Poio a "dormitory area" – a place where people sleep but often work elsewhere.

The part of Poio closest to the city, called San Salvador, is growing the fastest. In recent years, tourism has also become popular. Towns like Raxó and Combarro are attracting more and more visitors.

Amazing Places to See in Poio

Poio has many interesting sights that are important for their history and culture. These places are recognized as Bien de Interés Cultural (Heritage of Cultural Interest).

• Monastery of San Xoán de Poio: This is an old and beautiful monastery. It has a long history and is a peaceful place to visit.
• Combarro: This is a charming fishing village. It's famous for its traditional granaries called Hórreos. These unique structures stand right by the sea.
• Prehistoric Rock Engravings: Poio also has ancient rock art sites. These carvings give us a peek into the lives of people who lived here long ago.

See also

In Spanish: Poyo para niños