These venues, located in Alcorcón, transcended their function as simple leisure establishments to become true epicenters of social life. They were spaces where people gathered without a defined plan, simply to share moments and build memories.
Periferia, despite its small size, was the starting point. The real action unfolded outside, in the street, where people congregated to chat, laugh, and engage in dialogues that often took on unexpected importance. La ELE, for its part, was where everything began, a symbol of freedom and spontaneity.
“"I perfectly remember that feeling of freedom. There was no rush. Nobody looked at the clock. There were no mobile phones. It was just us and that piece of street we felt was ours."
These places witnessed unforgettable moments, such as the afternoon when the news of Fernando Martín's death in a traffic accident broke. The shock gripped the crowd, and the festive atmosphere transformed into a reflective silence, a memory that endures in the minds of those who experienced it.
Although the urban landscape of Alcorcón has changed, the memory of these bars and the experiences lived within them remains alive. They represent an era of youth, of endless afternoons, and of vital learning that marked an entire generation.
