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PARADOR DE GIJÓN

Parque Isabel la Católica, s/n. 33203. Gijón, Asturias
Parador de Gijón, Gijón, Asturias
FORMER MILL IN THE ISABEL LA CATÓLICA PARK

The Parador occupies hundred-year-old mill, located in the Isabel La Católica Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the town of Gijón. It has a beautiful pond, which offers great harmony and tranquility. The closeness of San Lorenzo beach and of the Cimadevilla sailors' quarter, convert it into an ideal place to enjoy unforgettable days. 

Restaurant Terrace / Restaurante terraza
Garden / Jardin
Bar

It has a spacious, friendly and bright interior which recreates the warmth of the setting in bedrooms and common rooms, while the closeness of the sea can be felt from their windows. 
 
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación

'Fabada' (rich stew of beans, pork, etc.) is the dining room's star dish, although beans ('fabes') are included in other preparations. The 'caldereta de marisco' (seafood stew), 'chopa a la sidra' (fish in cider), 'pote asturiano' (vegetable and pork broth) and 'merluza con cocochas' (hake) also stand out. The dessert menu includes rice pudding, 'frixuelos' (cream-filled crepes) and 'casadielles' (fried sweet with dried fruit).
 
Cafeteria
Breakfast buffet / Buffet de desayuno
Restaurant / restaurante
Restaurant / restaurante
Parador
Conference room / Salón de Conferencias
Hotel Facilities: 
  • Cocktail bar
  • Currency exchange
  • Disabled facilities 
  • Parking facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box 
Room Facilities: 
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Mini bar 
  • Private bathroom / Ensuite
  • Telephone 
Activities:
  • Cave exploring 
  • Climbing 
  • Golf 
  • Horse riding routes 
  • Mountain bikes 
  • Paragliding 
  • Rafting 
  • Trekking 
  • 4x4 Routes
How to get there:

The Parador is located in the residential area of Gijón, in the middle of the Isabel La Católica park, next to the El Molinón football stadium and the Asturias Trade Show enclosure. 

Gijón is 28 km from Oviedo along the A-66 motorway and 30 km by the N-630 main road. 

Visits
  • Gijón. Cimadevilla Peninsula, Revillagigedo Palace, Jovellanos House-Museum 
  • Route to the Covadonga Sanctuary and Enor and Ercina lakes (85 km) 
  • Muniellos Reserve (174 km) 
  • Oviedo (28 km) 
Typical festivals:
  • El Antroxu Shrove Tuesday, Gijón 
  • San Mateo 21 September, Oviedo, 28 km. 
  • San Miguel 29 September, Gijón 
  • Nuestra Señora de Begoña, 15 de Agosto. 
  • International festival cinema in November. 
Distances to nearest paradors
  • Cangas de Onís: 96 Km. 
  • Santillana: 163 Km. 
  • Santillana Gil Blas: 163 Km. 
  • Ribadeo: 170 Km. 
Additional Information: 
  • Distance to airport:   45 km 
  • Distance to railway station:   2 km 
 
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