Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos
Stadium Almería stadium built for Mediterranean Games athletics events
Built for the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almería, this stadium stages UD Almería football matches and regional events; visitors come for matches and to explore the nearby Mediterranean coastline.
Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos is a multi-use stadium in Almería, Andalusia, Spain, constructed for the Mediterranean Games in the mid-2000s. It functions primarily as a football stadium and as an athletics venue for regional sports events.
The stadium features a grass pitch surrounded by an athletics track and a spectator bowl with covered seating on one side and open stands on the other, suitable for club football matches and athletics competitions. It serves as the principal large sports venue for the city and region.
The stadium was completed in the 2000s to host Mediterranean Games events and has since been used for domestic football fixtures and regional athletics meetings. It is the main stadium serving Almería for larger sporting occasions.
The stadium is located in Almería city, Andalusia, and is accessible by road from the city centre; it lies within the municipal area and serves the local and regional sporting community.
- Capacity and purpose: Seating capacity is approximately 15,000, and the stadium was built as part of preparations for the Mediterranean Games held in the mid-2000s.
What to See #
- Pitch and athletics track: The playing surface and spectator bowl designed for both football and athletics, with an athletics track encircling the pitch used for regional meets and multi-sport events.
- Facilities: Facilities for teams and officials including locker rooms and VIP areas installed when the stadium was built for regional multisport events.
How to Get to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos #
By car from Almería city center (short drive) or by local buses that serve the stadium on match days; check local transit links for event shuttles.
Tips for Visiting Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos #
- For match days, arrive early as access and parking are controlled and crowds can be substantial.
- If visiting outside events, the stadium exterior and surrounding sports park are visible but interior access is limited to scheduled tours or events.
Best Time to Visit Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos #
Best during the local football season and for summer concerts; check event schedules.
Weather & Climate near Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos #
Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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