This represents an increase of 5 points over the same period in 2024 and 7 points compared to 2023, a demonstration that “Poio is experiencing its best moment, also in Tourism”, according to Councilor Rocío Cochón.
The Councilor for Tourism of Poio, Rocío Cochón, put the tourist occupancy at 92.3% during the first half of August, according to information collected from the sector. This figure represents an increase of 5 points over the 87% of the same period in 2024 and 7 points over the 85% registered in 2023.
“More than 9 out of 10 accommodation places available in Poio were occupied by a visitor who boosts our economy while discovering and enjoying a unique destination”, explained Cochón, for whom these numbers are “a demonstration that “Poio is in its best moment, also in Tourism”.
The councilor also highlighted that occupancy was higher than 85% in all parishes, “from San Xoán to Raxó,” and with a higher number of accommodation places than in previous years, “clear indicators of the strength of the sector and the capacity to create employment and wealth throughout the Municipality.”
In addition, the tourist information officers at the Escola do Campo (Combarro) and O Casal de Ferreirós (San Salvador) offices attended to more than 1,200 visitors during the first half of the month. Cochón highlighted the increasing power of nautical tourism, after the Combarro Marina posted a ‘full’ sign, with 100% of the moorings occupied by boats of 18 nationalities and a growing number of international requests to moor boats during the fall and winter.
Cochón highlighted that, with the data from the first half of August, the Marina has already exceeded the transits of 2024, and reinforces its leadership in nautical tourism in the province.
In that sense, she pointed out that the XXIV Festa do Mar presented this Thursday represents “an unbeatable showcase to bring Poio to the world,” especially “our seafaring essence,” since for four days, Combarro combines “Gastronomy, music, culture, tradition and activities for everyone,” aimed at the residents of Poio and its surroundings, but also at the thousands of people who visit us.
Thus, she recalled that during the event, from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 31, the tourist information office of Escola do Campo will be installed in Praza de Chousa, where municipal informants will provide personalized attention to the thousands of tourists who will come to the town these days. Cochón thanked the effort of these professionals, “who will give the best welcome to all those who visit us, will discover everything we offer and will give them even more reasons to return 365 days a year”.