Alfredo’s Gelatos
Better in the evening, when everybody else is outside anyway.
Gelato made in the Italian manner, not Spanish helado
Alfredo's works in Puerto de la Cruz, the old resort on the northern coast, where the seafront promenade and a walk along it after dinner are the daily habit. T…Alfredo's works in Puerto de la Cruz, the old resort on the northern coast, where the seafront promenade and a walk along it after dinner are the daily habit. That passing trade is what a counter like this lives on, and it is why the northern towns support more of them than their size suggests.
Features
Type
Dessert
Price
$ Budget
Schedule
Daily
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
What is the difference between gelato and helado?
Gelato has less air churned into it and is served slightly warmer, so it is denser and the flavour reads more strongly. Spanish helado is closer to what most of northern Europe calls ice cream.
Where is it?
In Puerto de la Cruz, the northern resort below La Orotava. The town is built along a seafront that people walk in the evening, which is when an ice cream counter there does its business.
How do I contact it?
Through its public account, which the business answers itself. That is common among small independents on the island, and it usually gets a faster reply than a telephone call would.
When is the best time to go?
Evening, particularly at a weekend, when the promenade fills. The queue at nine at night bears no relation to the empty counter on a weekday afternoon in winter.
Is Puerto de la Cruz good for families?
Yes. It has a promenade, sea pools, a beach and a compact centre, and it is considerably cheaper than the southern resorts. The trade-off is the weather, which is less reliable.
Do I need a car to get there?
Not once you are there, since the town is walkable. Getting to it from the southern resorts takes about an hour and a quarter, and the bus service between the two is frequent.
