His body was found on a popular Portuguese beach (Picture: Getty Images)
A British holidaymaker has been found dead on a beach in the Algarve.
The 27-year-old man, who has not been named, was found at around 8am today off the coast of Olhao, on the Portuguese Armona Island.
Police, including maritime police, rushed to the scene but were unable to save him.
An investigation into the cause of death has now been launched, but well-placed local sources suggest the victim may have drowned.
An autopsy is expected to be held later today.
Police say there were no visible signs of violence on the man’s body.
His identity was confirmed when his passport was found in a bag close to where his body was found.
Armona Island – Ilha da Armona in Portuguese – is famous for its beautiful beach.
The island is part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. It is just under six miles long and just over half a mile wide, with no cars on the island at all.
About 50 people live on the island permanently and rely most on fishing and tourism.
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