The four star Parador de Gijon occupies hundred-year-old mill with a beautiful pond which is situated in the Isabel La Católica Park. This is one of the most beautiful spots in the town of Gijón, and the close proximity of San Lorenzo beach and of the Cimadevilla sailors' quarters make it a wonderful place to spend some time.
The parador has 34 twins, 5 double and one single guestroom. All come equipped with a private bathroom, telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.
Local specialities served in the hotel restaurant include ‘Fabada’ (rich stew of beans and pork), 'caldereta de marisco' (seafood stew), 'chopa a la sidra' (fish in cider), 'pote asturiano' (vegetable and pork broth) and 'merluza con cocochas' (hake). The dessert menu includes rice pudding, 'frixuelos' (cream-filled crepes) and 'casadielles' (fried sweet with dried fruit). You can try the wines from the Galicia region with your meal including the Ribeiros and Valdeorras and lovers of Asturias cider "sidra" should visit the special room reserved for drinking this regional specialty.
The bar in the Parador de Gijon is particularly attractive as it overlooks a small island which has with many types of birds including black and white swans.
Gijon is a busy town which was originally based in the fishing port. Places worth visiting include the Church of San Juan Bautista, the Museum and the House of Jovellanos. Or you can make a day trip to Picos de Europa Mountains stopping off at the Cathedral of Oviedo and the sanctuary of Covadonga on the way. Other places to visit include the wildlife reserve of Muniellos, and the lakes of Enol and Ercina.
Parador de Gijón Additional Information
Facilities:
A la carte restaurant; Bar; Conference rooms; Lobby; Shop; Outdoor swimming pool; Gardens; 24-hour reception; Currency exchange and children’s games area.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
The Paradro occupies a hundred-year-old mill, located in the Isabel la Católica Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the town of Gijón. It is close to the sea and the city.
Internet Access:
No internet access.
Parking:
Free outside parking available.
Best For:
Nature, Golf, City and Business.
Rooms:
1 single bedroom, 34 twins and 5 doubles. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, piped music, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Gijón Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Gijón: Cimadevilla Península, Revillagigedo Palace, Jovellanos House-Museum. Route to the Covadonga Sanctuary and Enor and Ercina lakes, 85 km. Muniellos Reserve, 174 km. Oviedo, 28 km.
Festivals:
El Antroxu Shrove Tuesday, Gijón. San Mateo, 21st September, Oviedo, 28 km. San Miguel, 29th September, Gijón. Nuestra Señora de Begoña, 15th August. International festival cinema in November.
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.
Transport Links:
The main airport is 45 km. away; the train station and port are 2 and 3 km. away respectively.
