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The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours

SAÓ Mediterráneo

Jávea, Spain

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 16 2026
SAÓ Mediterráneo

Ice cream shop in Jávea making gelato on site from local ingredients, with an open kitchen behind the counter. Staff explain each flavour, hand out samples and offer homemade toppings such as crumble, coarse salt and honey.

Highlights

  • Rosemary and honey, banana Lotus
  • Pistachio, carob, dark chocolate
  • Visible kitchen and machines

Good to know

  • Free samples before choosing
  • Frozen yogurt and kefir also sold
  • Most flavours suit lactose intolerance

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