Luxurious Handmade Artisan Gelato in Vilamoura.London-born and raised, John Beeby moved to Vilamoura for the lifestyle, the weather, and the opportunities the Algarve offers. But while settling into life by the marina, he felt something was missing — exceptional artisan ice cream.With a mix of London influence and Italian inspiration, he created Gran Sorvete, bringing handmade gelato to one of Europe’s most beautiful marinas. “Many cultures have their specialities, but when it comes to gelato, the Italians simply do it best. When produced in the traditional way, with years of expertise and the finest ingredients, there’s nothing else like it. I didn’t want to reinvent the wheel — I wanted to honour it.”We spoke with John about the inspiration behind Gran Sorvete, his journey from personal