Es Gelat: Artisan Ice Cream by the Sea in Cadaqués
On the ground floor of the same building that houses the Riba Pitxot apartments, right on the street and facing the sea, there is one of those small places that can turn a walk through Cadaqués into an especially pleasant memory: Es Gelat.
Its location is already part of the experience. The ice cream parlour is located at number 2 Riba Pitxot, on the harbour promenade, in one of the most beautiful and distinctive corners of the village. From here, the view opens onto the sea, the boats and the white façades that sketch the bay of Cadaqués.
It is hard to imagine a better setting in which to enjoy a good ice cream.
But at Es Gelat, the scenery is not the only star. The counter serves the artisan ice creams of Angelo Corvitto, an Italian ice cream master based in the Empordà and a landmark figure in the world of artisan gelato.
In 2006, Angelo Corvitto was named the world’s best ice cream maker at the international gastronomic congress Identità Golose. His career, his technical knowledge and his way of understanding the craft have made him a name respected by professionals in gastronomy and pastry-making.
His ice creams stand out for an extraordinarily creamy texture and, above all, for the intensity and clarity of their flavour. This isn’t simply about finding a sweet, refreshing treat, but about clearly recognising each of the ingredients: the fruit, the chocolate, the nuts, the coffee, the spices or the dairy.
This precision is especially evident both in the most classic flavours and in the most personal creations. Preparations such as mascarpone with figs, crema catalana or fruit sorbets reveal a way of working built on balance: intense flavours, but without excess; smooth textures, but with character, and combinations capable of surprising without losing the essence of the main ingredient.
The menu may change throughout the season, so every visit is a chance to discover new flavours. There are also fruit sorbets, with vegan and lactose-free options, ideal for the hottest days of the Mediterranean summer.
Buying an ice cream at Es Gelat and continuing on along the seafront promenade is a simple experience, but a hard one to forget. It can be savoured while watching the boats in the harbour, sitting close to the sea, or slowly strolling along the shore as the light of Cadaqués reflects on the water.
At dusk, when the village’s white and blue tones grow warmer, the moment becomes even more charming. A good ice cream, the sea breeze and the view over the bay are enough to understand why Cadaqués is a place you always feel like returning to.
For guests staying at the Riba Pitxot apartments, having Es Gelat on the ground floor of the building is also a small privilege: all it takes is stepping down to the street to find one of the village’s most tempting culinary pleasures.
Es Gelat is more than an ice cream parlour. It’s a delicious way to discover Cadaqués: artisan ice cream, a stroll by the sea, and one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Costa Brava.