A British tourist has tragically died in Benidorm, Spain, following an evening swim at Levante Beach. Police have reported that a group of at least three British nationals entered the sea around eight o’clock in the evening. While two of the swimmers were able to return to the shore, the alarm was raised when one man failed to reappear.

The coastguard undertook a search but was unable to locate him in the water. Local authorities subsequently discovered the thirty-one-year-old man’s body on the shoreline. The UK Foreign Office has confirmed that they are supporting the bereaved family during this difficult time.

Footage shared on social media depicts a crowd gathering on the beach as police and emergency services arrived at the scene. Benidorm has been a favoured holiday destination for British tourists, recording over eight hundred and thirty thousand visitors last year, as reported by the town’s mayor.

Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the swimmer’s tragic death. The local community largely consists of expatriates and is well-known for its beautiful beaches.