Estádio Ilha do Retiro
Stadium Historic Recife stadium home to Sport Club Recife
Sport Club do Recife’s home ground in Recife, Estádio Ilha do Retiro stages Brazilian Série A matches and local derbies. Fans attend for football atmosphere, club history and match-day cantinas.
Estádio Ilha do Retiro, officially known as Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho, is a football stadium in Recife, Pernambuco and the traditional home of Sport Club do Recife. It is one of the main football venues in the city and a focal point for local club football.
The ground was established in the 20th century as Sport Club do Recife’s principal stadium and has been renovated and expanded at various times to modernize facilities and increase capacity. It carries the club’s historic identity and long-standing local importance.
Situated in the city of Recife in Pernambuco, the stadium sits within the urban fabric of the municipality and is accessed by local roads and public transport on match days.
- Home ground atmosphere: Home stadium of Sport Club do Recife and known locally as Ilha do Retiro; match days generate a loud, local atmosphere.
- Capacity and use: Stadium capacity is roughly in the low tens of thousands, making it a mid-sized Brazilian football venue used mainly for club matches and regional events.
How to Get to Estádio Ilha do Retiro #
The stadium is in the Boa Vista neighbourhood of Recife and is accessible by local buses and taxis from central Recife. Match-day transport often includes special bus routes; check local club announcements for schedules.
Tips for Visiting Estádio Ilha do Retiro #
- If attending a match for Clube Náutico, get tickets in advance - local rivalry matches sell out quickly
- Local vendors sell snacks and northeast Brazilian delicacies outside the stadium; try a tapioca or regional sweets
- Be aware of local match-day safety advice and use official entrances and stewards' directions
Best Time to Visit Estádio Ilha do Retiro #
Match schedules and club events determine best time to visit; dry season has more predictable weather.
Weather & Climate near Estádio Ilha do Retiro #
Estádio Ilha do Retiro's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1607 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (236 mm).
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (216 mm).
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (230 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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