The city of Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress built by the Calph of Cordoba, Abd-erRahman 111 with three huge walled enclosures. Almeria is already preparing to host the 2005 Mediterranean Games and already the sporting spirit prevails in the city. Almeria has recently had a new airport built, Almeria Airport is located roughly 8km east of Almeria.