The incident happened just after midday on Saturday.

It was not immediately clear if the dead man was on holiday or lived in the area.

Local Civil Guard officers have been tasked with a routine investigation into the drowning.

El Palmar is one of the few remaining unspoilt beaches along the coast of Cadiz.

It is popular with day-trippers from the more crowded Costa del Sol as well as Spanish holidaymakers from places like Madrid.

As well as sunseekers, surfers flock to the beach at all times of the year including many youngsters learning the sport.

Additional reporting by Natalia Penza

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