Pink Floyd park

Parque Pink Floyd is a small municipal park in Atarfe, a town in the province of Granada, Andalusia, with an unusually specific backstory tied to the legendary British rock band.

Why is the park named after Pink Floyd?

On 9 May 2008, Atarfe's local football field hosted a concert by Roger Waters, co-founder and principal songwriter of Pink Floyd, as part of a tour built around "The Dark Side of the Moon." The show ran close to three hours: an opening set in which Waters talked through the background of the music, followed by a performance of Pink Floyd classics, including material from "The Wall," "Wish You Were Here," and "The Final Cut." Atarfe was, at the time, the only place in Spain where this particular show could be seen live. The concert left such an impression on residents that mayor Víctor Sánchez proposed commemorating it with a park carrying the band's name.

What did the park originally look like?

The park was built on the site of the town's former fairgrounds, right in the center of Atarfe, covering more than 6,000 square meters. The 600,000-euro project had two goals: create a green, intergenerational leisure space, and provide local jobs during a difficult economic downturn. The design included small ponds, tree plantings, and bamboo-lined corridors meant to form shaded, intimate walking paths — a deliberately different feel from a typical open town square.

How do you get there?

Atarfe sits about a dozen kilometers west of Granada, well connected by local road and by regional rail (Atarfe station, on the Granada–Moreda line). From central Granada, the drive takes roughly 15–20 minutes, and a suburban bus covers the same route in similar time. The park itself is in the town center, close to the football field where the historic concert took place, so it's an easy walk from Atarfe's main streets once you arrive.

What is there to see?

The park's main draw is its symbolism: it's a rare example of a public urban space named after a rock band in gratitude for a single concert, rather than because of any artistic connection between the band and the town. It's worth walking the bamboo-lined paths, taking a look at the small ponds, and picturing the 2008 concert crowd nearby. The park has since been renovated and reopened as a safe, purpose-built play space for Atarfe's children, so today it functions mainly as a neighborhood family recreation spot rather than a large-scale tourist attraction.

When is the best time to visit?

Given Andalusia's climate, spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) are the most pleasant seasons for a walk here, with mild temperatures and the park's greenery at its best. Summers in Atarfe can get very hot, so early morning or evening visits are recommended during that season.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the park in Atarfe named after Pink Floyd? Because Roger Waters performed a Dark Side of the Moon-based show there in 2008; the town built a park bearing the band's name to commemorate that concert.

Did Pink Floyd actually play in Atarfe? Not the full band, but Roger Waters, one of its founders, performed there, mixing solo material with Pink Floyd classics.

How big is the park and what's inside it? It covers more than 6,000 square meters and includes greenery, small ponds, and bamboo-lined pathways, plus a children's play area added during a later renovation.

How do you reach Atarfe from Granada? By car or regional train is easiest — the trip from central Granada takes about 15–20 minutes.