Parador Gijon
The Parador Gijon (official name is Parador Molino Viejo) occupies a one hundred year old mill which is located in the Isabel La Católica Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the town of Gijón. It offers great harmony and tranquility. Parador Gijon is also very close to San Lorenzo beach. It has a spacious, friendly and bright interior. The bedrooms reflect the warmth and gentleness of the park and gardens surrounding the Parador, and the closeness of the sea can be felt from their windows (a short walk from the Parador will take you to the waterfront).
The Parador Gijon restaurant is famous in the city. Fabada, a rich stew of beans and pork, is the dining room's star dish, and the famous local beans ('fabes') are included in several 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).
