Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium

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.

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).

• 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.