Estadio José Rico Pérez
Stadium Football stadium in Alicante, home to Hércules CF
In Alicante, Estadio José Rico Pérez hosts football matches and regional events as the traditional home ground of Hércules CF; visitors attend games, occasional concerts and local fan culture.
Estadio José Rico Pérez is a football stadium in Alicante, Spain, serving as the principal ground for the local club Hércules CF. Opened in 1974, it has an all-seated capacity of roughly 29,000 spectators and hosts domestic football matches and occasional concerts.
The bowl offers framed sightlines typical of 1970s European stadia with separate stands on each side and behind the goals; most seating is uncovered. Match-day atmosphere is concentrated in the home supporters’ sectors along one sideline.
The stadium was commissioned and completed in the early 1970s to give the city a modern venue for professional football and larger public events. It has been the regular home ground of Hércules CF since its opening, with upgrades and maintenance works carried out periodically.
Located in the western part of Alicante, the stadium sits within the urban area and is accessible by road and local public transport from the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
- Naming: Named for José Rico Pérez, a former club president who promoted the stadium and the local team, its name honors his long association with Alicia football.
How to Get to Estadio José Rico Pérez #
Estadio José Rico Pérez is in Alicante city. From Alicante-Elche Airport it is roughly a 15-20 minute drive via the A‑70/N‑332 beltway. Within the city you can reach the stadium by local bus or taxi from the centre (a short ride); from the main port and central areas it is also an easy taxi or bus journey rather than a long trip on foot.
Tips for Visiting Estadio José Rico Pérez #
- For match days at Estadio José Rico Pérez, arrive well before kickoff and use public transport or designated match‑day parking because surrounding streets become heavily congested and local parking fills quickly.
- Buy tickets ahead of time from official club sources and enter via the gate printed on your ticket to avoid extra queuing; local bars around the stadium offer a livelier pre‑match atmosphere if you want to avoid last‑minute stadium lines.
Best Time to Visit Estadio José Rico Pérez #
Best visited during the football season (autumn-spring) for matches; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for attending events.
Weather & Climate near Estadio José Rico Pérez #
Estadio José Rico Pérez'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. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly 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 6 mm and mostly 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 mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
