The Parador de Gijón occupies an old mill in Isabel la Católica Park, one of the most beautiful areas of this city facing the sea, which offers beaches, culture, excellent cuisine and gorgeous green spaces. The well-kept vegetation surrounding the hotel and a lovely pond make this a peaceful, pleasant spot. The interior is comfortable and has a restaurant that is ideal for both family get-togethers and business meetings. From the hotel, you can head out on a walk along San Lorenzo Beach, which connects the city to the Bay of Biscay, or through the port quarter of Cimadevilla to Santa Catalina Hill, where you will find the Chillida sculpture Elogio del Horizonte (In Praise of the Horizon), and where the Cantabrian coast offers up a beautiful panoramic view.