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Ice-cream parlours in Seville
Going out for afternoon coffee has always been part of the culture here, in such a warm climate, ice-cream is popular. A cone or tub with one scoop varies from 2.50 to 3.50 euros, with two scoops costing 3.50 to 4.50 euros.
Rayas
Oldest ice-cream parlour in Seville, with one of the widest choices of flavours, such as cheese with figs, and still very popular with families. Next to Plaza Cristo de Burgos and at the top of Zaragoza. Calle Almirante Apodaca 3 and Calle San Pablo 45
Freskura
On the hip-and-happening Alameda, this gelateria has typical Italian flavours such as pistachio, limoncello, and cremino (mascarpone, hazelnut and cocoa), as well as mini-desserts and fruit ice lollies. Calle Vulcano 4
Bolas
Wide variety of chocolate flavours, and plenty of lactose-free, as well local Moorish-inspired flavours with ingredients like cinnamon and sultanas, and seasonal specials. They also have a palmera flavour created with master pastry chef Manu Jara (see below). Four branches, in the centre, Santa Cruz, calle Feria and the Alfalfa. Located at Calle Orfila 1, Puerta de la Carne 3, Feria 39, Herbolarios 20
Olmo
This ice-cream parlour next to Salvador church, with its distinctive green sign and Arabic star logo, has all the fruit flavours you'd expect plus a variety of chocolate ones (including dairy-free) and some historically-inspired tastes: La Medina is a Moorish delight of orange, ginger and cinnamon. Cuesta del Rosario 1
Créeme
A pun on crema (cream) and crée+me (believe me), this artisan ice-cream shop opposite the Bellas Artes museum also has good granizados. Located at Plaza del Museo 2
Loco Polo
Make your own ice-cream at this shop opposite the main El Corte Inglés - first choose the basic polo (lolly), ice-cream or fruit sorbet, and then add a covering (eg chocolate) to dip it in, and add chopped nuts or other toppings. They even have frozen cocktail lollies, as well as stick waffles. Located at Plaza del Duque de la Victoria 14
Mito
Italian gelato at three branches in the centre: by Plaza Salvador, next to the Postigo del Aceite, and near Magdalena church.
Located at Calle Almirantazgo 8, and Calle San Pablo 14, and Calle Álvarez Quintero 8.
Puro e bio
Organic ice-cream in Los Remedios. Vegan (made with rice milk), lactose-free, and sugar-free available. Flavours like ginger and cinnamon or dulce de leche (caramel), as well as ice-cream cookie sandwiches.Located at Calle Asunción 48
