Estadio José Rico PérezEstadio José Rico Pérez at a Glance
About Estadio José Rico Pérez
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 39 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
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.