Shops In Bedar:
The shops in the village are all very friendly. English is not spoken but they are used to those whose Spanish is limited or non-existent and will be pleased to help you.

SuperClara, the 'village shop', stocks the basics - deli, meat, vegetables, groceries and household goods. Clara opens every morning (except Sunday) from 9 - 2 and again from 5.30 - 8 on weekdays.

Hairdresser (Peluqueria): Clara's daughter has a salon above SuperClara. She cuts men's and women's hair and has a good reputation.

The Bakery (Panaderia), near the town hall (Ayuntamiento) is open each morning. Sells two sorts of loaf, a long baguette style (barra) and a round loaf together with excellent croissants and pastries.

Tabac, just opposite SuperClara for cigarettes, stamps and limited hardware.

Bank: Cajamar has a branch in the village, offering limited service (changing travellers cheques etc.) from 8.30 - 12 each day.

Pharmacy: The Farmacia is very helpful and is open morning and evening on weekdays.

Medical Centre: There is a medical centre in the village, signed Consultorio, near the Ayuntamiento.

Post Office (Correos): Open from 1.30 - 2.00 only each weekday. On Saturdays, it opens 10.30 - 11.00 only. There is also a post box on the wall of the Ayuntamiento.

The Fish Van comes to the Square (where you park), every Tuesday morning and the Gas Van comes every Tuesday in the winter and alternate Tuesdays in the Summer. Each are heralded by a blast on their horn.

The Bread Van, with a good range of loaves and cakes, comes on a Friday between 12 and 1.00pm. You will see people hanging around the square from around 12 onwards waiting.

Eating Out In Bedar:

The Miramar (950 469 308) is excellent, good value and the menu is also in English. Open for tapas, lunch and dinner. They are closed on Thursdays and, usually, for all of November. A lovely terrace open in Summer, book if you want to be sure of a table.

El Paso - a proper Spanish bar, run by Rodriguo and Dora and their family. They offer Tapas and, although there is no menu as such, there is always another dish or two available (lomo (pork loin), chicken, lamb or pork chops). Just ask. They do an excellent leg of lamb but you need to book a couple of days beforehand - and it's a good idea to remind him the day before. Good for a late night drink when you come back to the village after an evening out.

El Pelao - good Spanish food, excellent value with a Menu del Dia for 8 euros. They do have a menu behind the counter if you ask.

El Cortijo - again a Spanish bar, offering Tapas, and other meals. Opening times and days are somewhat unreliable so if you plan to eat there it may be worth checking and ordering the day before.

La Fuente (950 469 185) - A restaurant on the Serena road, by the Fuente. A lovely terrace with views over the village and the valley. Josef closes on Monday and Tuesday, open evenings only from Wednesday to Saturday and for Sunday lunch. The owner/chef is American and English is spoken. Good idea to book.