Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Stadium Large football stadium in Elche, Spain
Elche’s Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero stages Elche CF matches and larger sporting fixtures; visitors turn up for football on matchdays and occasional tours.
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero is a football stadium in Elche, Valencian Community, Spain, serving as the home ground of Elche CF. The stadium opened in 1976 and is the city’s main sports venue, used for domestic league matches and occasional larger events.
With a seating capacity in the tens of thousands, the stadium has hosted domestic competition and international fixtures, including matches during the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Facilities include covered stands and standard football pitch dimensions suitable for professional play.
The stadium is located in Elche, a city on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, and is reachable by regional roads and local public transport from Alicante and surrounding towns.
- Opening and tenant: Opened in 1976 and named after Manuel Martínez Valero, it is the principal stadium of Elche CF and one of Spain's larger provincial stadiums.
- Historic events: Hosted matches during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, offering a modern pitch and seating layout for national and international fixtures.
How to Get to Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero #
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero is located in Elche (Elx) in the province of Alicante. By car from Alicante city follow the A-7/AP-7 toward Elche and follow local signs to the stadium; the drive is roughly 20-25 km depending on your start point. Local urban buses from Elche city centre and from nearby towns serve the stadium on match days; from Elche centre the stadium is a short bus ride or a walk of a few kilometres (depending on the stop used).
Tips for Visiting Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero #
- Purchase tickets ahead through Elche CF's official site for popular fixtures and check local matchday advice from the club for recommended entry gates and turnstile opening times.
- Arrive early (about an hour before kickoff) to soak up the local pre‑match atmosphere in Elche and avoid last‑minute traffic or parking crushes, as matchday roads around the stadium can be congested.
- If you want to combine culture and football, schedule the visit to allow a short walk into central Elche before or after the game to see the city's palm groves and historic center.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero #
Best to visit on a match day during the football season for atmosphere; outside fixtures the venue is much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero #
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero'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 16°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 19°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°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 (34 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 7 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. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (37 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 (38 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.
