Port Vell

For sure you know that place. Seems to be one of most famous in Mediterraean coast, crowded all day and a half of night in high-season. Despite Mare Magnum complex is maring potentially amazing skyline, the waffles smell incredibly (but don't try to eat them), luxury restaurants are filled up by newbies to BCN, black men looking nervously arround while selling sunglasses and colorful beads - and even one-million dollar yachts that lie at anchor - cannot ruin that omnipresent spirit that veils the Port Vell and its surroundings.
And if you're little hungry or teased by smells of those waffles or restaurants, just omit them. For sure they are not worth of time and money. Try to order pescaditos and bottle of vino de casa at El Rey de La Gamba. Don't forget aceitunas and - for less than 15 Euro you receive the stack of fresh fried mackerel icefishes, the bottle of cold merlot and one of best green olives.