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.

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Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos at a Glance#

Address: Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, Avenida de la Rambla, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

Hours: Event-based opening hours

Admission: Event-based ticketing for matches and concerts; admission prices vary.

About Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos#

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.

Spring-Autumn
March-October · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Most football fixtures and sporting events take place in these months.

Weather & Climate near Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 16° 11° 28 mm some cloud 73% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Excellent 7° - 17° 12° 21 mm some cloud 71% 3.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Excellent 9° - 19° 14° 19 mm some cloud 67% 3.9 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Excellent 10° - 21° 16° 23 mm some cloud 63% 4.3 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Ideal 13° - 24° 19° 16 mm mostly sunny 56% 4.1 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 17° - 28° 22° 10 mm clear 48% 4.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 20° - 31° 26° 1 mm clear 44% 3.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 2 mm clear 50% 3.4 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
September Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 13 mm mostly sunny 61% 3.4 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 31 mm some cloud 67% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Excellent 10° - 20° 15° 29 mm some cloud 72% 3.6 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
December Excellent 8° - 17° 12° 27 mm some cloud 75% 3.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h

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