So there I was about to leave this place a nasty 2 stars, feeling ripped off and in search of…read morebetter ice cream, when I realised I'd actually been to the wrong place!
You see, due to a navigation (GPS) problem I was told I had reached my destination outside another place with a gelateria sign above. The place seemed to have no name so I figured it was the right place. The ice cream there was pretty lame, and although cheap, it was not satisfying.
So I decided to drive further up the road when I saw the REAL gelateria La Carapina on my left. Now this place looked way better. And it was. 5 stars better actually.
So a bit of background here. It's March and not really tourist season, so there aren't that many people around these parts at the moment. I've walked and driven through villages and not seen any people. And now I know why. They are all either queuing to buy ice cream here, or sitting outside this place eating it!
I am glad I drove the 15km to get here. It was TOTALLY worth it! And I have just finished a week touring Italy so I know my ice cream!
If you're in Lake Como, wherever you are staying, find a way to get to Gravedona and have ice cream at La Carapina. Seriously, just do it! :)