Madrid, Spain – A British national has died following a paragliding accident in southern Spain, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Sierra Nevada mountain range near Granada. Emergency services recovered the body of the tourist, aged 47, after a failed landing attempt.
The Foreign Office has issued a fresh travel advisory urging British citizens to exercise caution when participating in adventure sports abroad. Spain remains the most popular holiday destination for British tourists, with over 18 million visits in 2023. The advisory emphasises the importance of checking insurance coverage and verifying the safety credentials of activity providers.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The British embassy in Madrid is providing consular assistance to the family.
