History and description

The Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos was built to serve as the principal venue for the 2005 Mediterranean Games. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 34,500 and is built on the site of a former munitions dump. The stadium opened one year before the games on 31 July 2004 and became the new home of Almería. It has a maximum capacity of 34,500 and is built on the site of a former munitions dump.

Initially, the stadium could only accommodate 15,000 spectators. However, later on it was expanded to 22,000 seats by adding additional rows of seats in front and at the back of the stands.

In 2012, temporary stands were constructed on top of the athletic tracks behind the goals to bring the fans closer to the pitch. This caused capacity to be reduced back to 15,000.

How to get to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos

The Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos is located in Almería on the eastern edge of the city. It is just over 2 kilometres from the main railway station and a little more from Almería's city centre. The fare is 1 euro. A way to get from the station to the stadium without having to walk is catching bus 7. You can take the bus from the central Federico García Lorca avenue, which runs just east of the center. The bus route runs in the direction of La Goleta and passes right in front of the stadium. The fare for this bus is 1 euro.

If arriving by car from the east, take the Autovía N-344 into town. The stadium lies directly on the left of the N-344 just as you enter the city.

If arriving from the west, should take the N-340 into Almería's center. If arriving from the south, take the N-340 into Andalusia and then take the N-343 into Almería. From there, keep going straight on the same road, passing the railway station and continuing on the N-344. After about 2 kilometers, the stadium will be clearly visible on the right side of the road.

Address: Calle Belladona 5, 04007 Almería

Tickets can be bought at the ticket windows of the stadium on the day of the match.

Tickets typically cost between $10.00 and $30.00 for a seat behind the goal or in the main stand.

Useful Internet links

The official website of UD Almería, Almeriaturismo.org provides tourist information about the city of Almeria. The website also contains information about public transport in Almería. Photo credits: Magicloren