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. 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). The Parador is located in the residential area of Gijon, in the middle of the Isabel La Catolica park, next to the El Molinon football stadium and the Asturias Trade Show enclosure. Gijon is 17.3 miles from Oviedo along the A-66 motorway and 19 miles by the N-630 main road. Activities nearby include cave exploring, climbing, golf, horse riding routes, mountain bikes, paragliding, rafting, trekking and 4x4 routes. The Parador occupies a hundred-year-old mill, located in the Isabel La Catolica Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the town of Gijon. 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.