Bedar Almeria Spain, Andalucia. Descriptions and photographs. towns Almeria

Distance to the capital (Km): 88
Local Inhabitants: Bedarenses
Number of Inhabitants: 550
Postal Code: 04288

In the eastern part of the province of Almería, the picturesque village of Bédar is situated on the lower slopes of the Sierra de los Filabres. The origin of this settlement is unknown but its narrow streets and whitewashed houses –some dating back to Arabic times- point to the presence of the Moors.
From the late 19th century it developed as a mining community and between 1897 and 1923 a 17.5 km railway line carried iron ore from the village to the port of Garrucha. During the 20th century mining gradually declined, ceasing altogether in the thirties, and by the 1950´s agriculture had become the principle activity.

Places of Interest
Church of Santa María de la Cabeza, 16th century
The façade of a mosque
Castle ruins
Fountain of Bedarín
El Lavadero, public washing place
Stone amphitheatre

Festivals
San Gregorio, May
Fairs and Festivities, August
Holy Virgen de la Cabeza, September
Moors and Christians festival, September

Gastronomy
Migas (Fried bread with garlic and spicy sausage). Kid in garlic. Wheat stew. Emperador (Sword fish). Gurullos with rabbit.
Sweets: Wine ring-shaped cakes. Homemade bread.

Town Hall
Tel 950 469 277