A beautiful, sprawling park that is centuries old and located in the heart of downtown Oviedo…read more There is plenty of walking and picnic area and it is fulled with monuments, fountains, and even contains the ruins of the Romanesque facade of the Eglesia de Iscidro. It is home to ducks, swans, turtles, a wide variety of trees and flowers, and is the best picnic spot in the state. You can even get a picture with Magalda sitting on a bench.

This ancient park is a good choice if you are looking for some shadow in a hot summer…read more There is a roman stage where sometimes in the Astures y romanos representations they act. It's a quiet and beautiful place. Perfect if you want to have a romantic afternoon.

When I was in college I lived in Mieres for a few months on summer break. Going to Parque…read moreJovellanos in the evening for a stroll was one of my favorite daily activities. I loved feeding the pigeons sunflower seeds (like a local) and people watching. Taking an evening "paseo" is a very typical activity in Spain, and in Mieres this is where it happens. Mieres is a very urban town, and this is a very urban park. Although there's a fair amount of trees, there's also A LOT of concrete. The good part about that us there's clear line of sight for parents keeping an eye on their children playing. This is very much of a gathering place and is very crowded. The park is flanked by any number of cafes with tables on the patio. It's lovely to grab a coffee or a drink and just observe. While I wouldn't make a special trip for the park, if you happen to be in Mieres in the evening, the people watching is worth it.