El Rey La Gamba

The restaurant El Rey La Gamba is located in the old town of Barcelona near the harbor.

If you are looking for a well-prepared Spanish,dish of Paella you will find it in this restaurant when visiting Barcelona . This restaurant must be on your list to dine. There is indoor and outdoor dining available. This restaurant is also known for seafood, such as shrimp prepared on an open grill with various spices . The shrimp was some of the best I have had in Spain, and you will enjoy it immensely. You do not need a reservation but at peak times. You may have to wait for a table as it is a popular local hangout also. If you like mussels you are in for a real treat. The price range of the food could run from $29-$56 but it is well worth it. So when in Barcelona, be sure to visit this restaurant and you will not be disappointed.

Princess Hotel Barcelona

A few years ago while visiting Barcelona I stayed at the Princess Hotel. It was quite nice but I thought the location was a little too far outside the main city limits. The rooms were nice but they do try to charge you for all the little extras they actually charge you for ice.

The hotel is located near the beach and does have great views of the sea and the city. There is a swimming pool located on the 23rd floor and saunas and Jacuzzi on the third floor. Like I said before the hotel is located quite far from the tourist areas but there is a great Metro connection with the downtown Barcelona area. The free mini bars in the rooms are a nice touch. So when traveling to the city of Barcelona I would highly recommend the Princess Hotel.