Regional Parador in Asturias, Spain

Parador de Gijon

A former mill in Isabel la Católica Park

Parador de Gijon is a 4-star historic Parador in Asturias, Spain, housed in a a former mill in isabel la católica park. This page covers the property’s location, history, dining, nearby sights and booking options.

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About this Parador

Overview

Nestled on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea, where the rugged coastline meets the vibrant city of Gijón, the Parador de Gijón stands as a beacon of refined elegance and coastal charm. Housed within a magnificent 18th-century mill, this captivating retreat effortlessly combines history, culture, and modern comforts.

Stepping into the Parador de Gijón, you are greeted by a seamless blend of old-world grandeur and contemporary design. The restored mill retains its original architectural features, with exposed stone walls and rustic wooden beams, creating a unique ambiance that transports you to a bygone era. Each thoughtfully designed guest room offers a sanctuary of serenity, boasting panoramic views of the sea or the lush surrounding gardens.

Indulge your palate in the Parador de Parador de Gijón’s exquisite restaurant, where traditional Asturian cuisine takes center stage. Savor the flavors of freshly caught seafood, artisan cheeses, and hearty stews, expertly prepared to showcase the region’s culinary heritage

Local flavors

Dining and regional cuisine

Do not leave the Parador without tasting a good fabada. It is its main dish. I also recommend you to taste the Crab cream, hake prepared with hard cider, Asturian-style beef sirloin with a cabrales blue cheese sauce, and a selection of cheeses from Austurias.

Explore the area

What to see nearby

  • Gijón.
    Cimadevilla Peninsula.
    Revillagigedo Palace.
    Jovellanos House Museum.
    Roman baths.
    Marina.
    Maritime tour of Gijón from Providencia Park.
    Laboral University.
    Botanical Garden.
  • Museums.
    Jurassic Museum (Colunga).
    Mining Museum (El Entrego).
  • Typical fishing villages .
    Candás.
    Luanco.
    Cudillero.
    Lastres, etc.
  • Oviedo (28 km.)
    Cathedral.
    Pre-Romanesque.
  • Covadonga (85 km.)
  • Route to the Covadonga Sanctuary.
  • Enol and Ercina Lakes.

Ideas for your stay

Things to do

  • Climbing
  • Equestrian Trails
  • Golf
  • Horse Routes
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paragliding
  • Potholing
  • Rafting
  • Rafting
  • Rambling
  • 4x4 Vehicles

Seasonal highlights

Festivals and local events

  • El Antroxu: carnival Tuesday, Gijón.
  • Cinema Festival: (November) and Semana Negra (Black Week), Gijón.
  • Local feast days: Nuestra Señora de Begoña on 15th August.
  • San Mateo: 21st September, Oviedo, 28 km.
  • San Miguel: 29th September, Gijón.

Find the Parador

Location

Avenida Torcuato Fernández Miranda, 15 - 33203 Gijón, Asturias

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Inside Parador de Gijon