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Poo beach, in Asturias, is located within the protected landscape of the Eastern Coast, a scarce kilometer from the municipality from which it takes its name.
This beach has a peculiar funnel shape and rests at the mouth of a stream called the Vallina River. When the sea rises, it enters through the channel that has been formed over time and the water remains stagnant as if it were a shallow pool. Being very protected from the waves, Poo beach is ideal to visit with the family.
Poo Beach Features
This beautiful beach classified as semi-natural is highly regarded for its calm and relaxing environment as well as for the cleanliness of its waters and its shallow depth. As a curiosity, when you get to the beach you can't see the sea, since the entrance is further inland to the right.
Many people choose Poo Beach to spend a few days of rest. Not only because of its fascinating atmosphere and the beauty of the landscape of this emerald pool and white sand, but also because it is complete with all the necessary services to spend a great day outdoors.: lifeguard post, showers, bins, beach cleaning ... In addition, in the surroundings there are restaurants and other establishments that make this beach an ideal place for visitors and locals.
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The islets of Poo Beach
In addition to the views of the beach itself, there is a path that starts from the part to the right of the beach and allows you to contemplate the nearby cliffs and islets. The Castro Pelado islet is the closest to the Poo beach exit, while located to the east is a set of spectacular islets known as Castro de Poo islet, Palo de Poo islet and Castro de la Olla islet.
How to access Poo beach?
Its accesses communicate directly with the AS-263 road. However, the railway line is also close and there are several parking spaces available for those who want to go by car.
Visit Poo and Llanes
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Poo is a small town located two kilometers from the center of Llanes to which many tourists come in search of contact with nature and tranquility. Here many of the visitors who come to Poo Beach stay as this municipality has a wide range of apartments, hostels, campsites and rural houses.
The natural environment of Poo has cliffs, beaches, islets, fields ... different spaces in which to take a walk, take a bath or practice sports outdoors.
You can take advantage of a visit to Poo beach to get to know Llanes, a beautiful town located in the eastern part of Asturias. Like Poo it is very quiet to spend a few days of rest. Its artistic proposal is one of the most impressive in the area, since it has churches and monuments of great value such as the Palace of the Dukes of Estrada, the House of the Lions or the hermitage of San Salvador. The old town of Llanes is where the monumental complex is located and its landmark is the basilica of Santa María del Concejo, one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in the area.
As for rural tourism, if you like hiking, you cannot miss doing one of the routes that lead to the Sierra del Cuera.