Valencian terraces are more than concrete, seats and scarves | OneFootball

Across the Comunitat Valenciana, the terraces are more than concrete, seats and scarves, they are shared identity, memory and protest, El Periódico Mediterráneo reports after visiting the region’s main grounds.

Mestalla epitomises it. Valencia CF’s success contrasts with a long rift with Peter Lim, the matchday soundtrack now includes “Peter, vete ya” and “Lim Go Home”.

The bat roots the badge in city tradition and “Amunt Valencia” endures. Curva Nord leads the noise, is distinct from banned Ultra Yomus, and the wider fanbase is not tied to one ideology.

Levante UD reflect a humbler identity. The granota symbol stems from Gimnástico by the Turia, “Mai ens rendirem” resonates, and Levante Fans 1909 drive support without an overarching political line.

In Vila-real, La Cerámica has staged a Europa League triumph and Champions League semi-finals. “Endavant” and the Yellow Submarine, linked to The Beatles, are emblems, Villarreal Fans lead now, the old Frente Amarillo leaned right.

Castalia stayed packed even in Tercera, earning CD Castellón the Inmortal tag. “Pam, Pam, Orellut!” grew in the 1920s from lore about a big-eared fan and a lucky elephant.

In Elche, the green sash defines everything and “Mucho Elche!” rings out. Fondo Sur 1923 now sets the tone, Jove Elx’s far-right past should not be confused with today’s stand, and the Hércules rivalry runs deep.

At the José Rico Pérez, Hércules still draw crowds beyond recent tiers. “Macho Hércules!” endures, a North Stand singing section returned in 2026/27, and Curva Sur was once linked to the far right.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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