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The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours

São Gelados

Olhão, Portugal

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 41 2026
São Gelados

A small gelato shop in an alley among Olhão's pedestrian streets, near the market, selling handmade ice cream and sorbets. Flavours change daily and use fresh fruit from the market, and everything is gluten-free, including the cones.

Highlights

  • Pistachio and ricotta cinnamon
  • Fresh market fruit sorbets
  • Small shop in alley

Good to know

  • Queues of up to 15 minutes
  • Gluten-free cones and dairy-free options
  • Few seats: two sofas, outdoor tables

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