An Irish man has died at a holiday resort in Spain.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to his family.

The man, who is aged in his 20s, died yesterday.

It is understood the man may have died in the swimming pool of holiday apartments.

Reports say it happened in the Costa del Sol resort of Torremolinos.

The Irish embassy in Madrid is providing assistance to the family of the man.

A post mortem is expected to take place.

It is not known where in Ireland the man is from.