Where to Try Ice Cream in Tarragona
The best artisan gelaterias in Tarragona — and why you should try the Chartreuse flavour.
After a walk around the Old Town, be sure to stop for ice cream. Tarragona has several excellent gelaterias making genuine artisan ice cream.
🍦 Bico de Xeado ⭐ My favourite
The best gelateria in central Tarragona. They make artisan ice cream from natural ingredients, and the selection is constantly changing.
Be sure to try the Chartreuse flavour. Chartreuse is a famous liqueur that has long been considered one of Tarragona’s symbols. The ice cream contains no alcohol but keeps that characteristic citrusy, herbal taste, and it’s wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day.
🍦 Karamell Helado Artesanal
A small artisan gelateria in the city centre with signature flavours and natural ingredients. A great spot if you want to try modern, small-batch Catalan ice cream.
🍦 GELICIOS
A new gelateria that opened in summer 2026 on Plaça del Fòrum, right in the heart of the Old Town. They make fully artisan ice cream from natural ingredients to their own recipes, paying close attention to unusual flavours and the quality of the product.
🍦 Mucca da Latte
Another excellent gelateria in the Old Town. A wide selection of classic Italian gelato, sorbets and seasonal flavours. A great choice while you’re strolling through the historic centre.
The chain also has a second shop at Rambla Nova, 8 (Google Maps).
🍦 Olivier
If you find yourself on Rambla Nova, it’s worth stopping by Gelateria Olivier too — one of the oldest and best-known Italian gelaterias in the city, running for several decades. It’s considered a true Tarragona classic, with recipes passed down through three generations of the same family.
🌐 Translated from Russian; the translation hasn't been proofread yet.