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Times
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- Times
I've visited Portugal for 20 years — these are its best beachfront hotels
Portugal has always had at least one eye on the ocean — it's the prow of Europe, facing squarely into the Atlantic, and the sea has shaped everything from its history to its cuisine. It's also been a driver for tourism; Brits have flocked to the Algarve since the 1960s, drawn by the golden stretches of sand that characterise the sun-drenched south coast. The region is more diverse than many give it credit for. In the 20 years I've been visiting I've simply avoided the overdeveloped Albufeira and spent many happy holidays on the glorious barrier island beaches to the east and cliff-sheltered coves to the west. While the Algarve's shoreline is still the biggest crowd-pleaser — meaning most of my choices for the country's best beachfront hotels are found in this region — other coasts have begun to beguile tourists too, from the dune-backed beaches around Comporta to the surf-lashed sands north of Lisbon. Portugal also excels at urban beaches, with Porto's Foz do Douro suburb and Lisbon's coastal neighbour Cascais offering elegant, metropolitan versions of the seaside. There's a great variety of hotels near these beaches too. Eco-retreats, sleek boutiques and owner-managed passion projects with character, like Monte da Bemposta, where guests can go for beach rides on the farmstay's horses, are just as easy to find as large properties with multiple restaurants and sports facilities. Families are very well catered for, but more than a third of the hotels on my list are quieter spots more suited to grown-up guests. • Read our full guide to Portugal As you'll see from the prices, Portugal offers exceptional value for money, and not only when it comes to accommodation. You'll find Michelin stars in the dining mix, but more rustic food is similarly delicious. In Portimao, Maria do Mar pays homage to Portugal's historic maritime industry by serving only canned fish — the delicate and tasty dishes will convert sceptics — and in the thriving fishing ports of Olhao and Sesimbra you'll dine well and cheaply on freshly grilled sardines near the docks. My favourite spot for a seaside feast is Culatra Island, a sparsely populated sand-spit where oysters and clams are farmed, travelling mere metres before they're served. Pair your meal with a glass of Portugal's excellent and well-priced white wine — perhaps an arinto, often grown near the sea, or as the Portuguese say, 'where you can hear the crabs sing'. Do remember, because the Portuguese coast is on the Atlantic not the Mediterranean, water temperatures are fresh even in the middle of summer, and not all beaches will be suitable for swimming. The wild waves of the west coast in particular should be respected. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue A ten-minute walk through fragrant pine forest brings guests at this warm and understated hotel to a long stretch of soft, blond sand lapped by shallow, safe-to-swim waters. If the Octant Praia Verde were in the central Algarve the beach would be heaving in summer, but here in the east it never feels too crowded. With simple but attractive contemporary interiors, the curving, steel-framed building is softened with wooden accents that mirror the sylvan setting. Families love the tree-lined saltwater pool, the suites with kitchenettes and sofa beds, the wood-fired pizzas in the restaurant and the complimentary summer activity programme for kids, featuring fun from biscuit-baking to pyjama parties. This year's extension takes the room count to 80 and has added a B&B doubles from £125 ( Fly to Faro • Read our full guide to the Algarve Neighbouring the Octant, this newcomer offers the same gorgeous beach but with extra bells and whistles. Luxe villas and apartments done out in tasteful, sun-bleached tones are scattered among pines, cork oaks and wind-blown dunes. Then there are two sleek pools, a kids' club, a sports centre with a football pitch, tennis and padel courts, yoga classes and spa treatments. The restaurant, bar and beach club share design DNA — lots of rattan and greenery. Borrow bikes to cycle the shorefront trails, rent water sports equipment on the beach, or let the concierge loose and explore the region in style with a scenic gyrocopter flight or a day charter of a B&B doubles from £297 ( Fly to Faro You won't find hotels built on the sandy barrier islands that stretch along the coast between Cacela Velha and Faro. This village-style property on the mainland close to pretty Tavira, converted from tuna fishermen's summertime quarters, is as close as it gets. There's a small lagoon beach in walking distance and a ferry transfer from its private pier will buzz you over to car-free Ilha da Tavira, where the sand stretches for seven miles. Houses, workshops and warehouses form the 161 cosy rooms, and the school is now the kids' club. A museum documents the fishing industry's history, but the main attraction is nature; within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, coastal walks and rich birdlife are on the B&B doubles from £90 ( Fly to Faro A wooden walkway leads from the hotel grounds right to the sands of Praia da Falesia. Backed by apricot-toned cliffs, this vast beach has retained an unspoilt feel despite sitting in the heart of a developed area. It stretches for five miles, and crowds thin out if you walk a few minutes beyond the main access points. The low-slung hotel buildings overlook an expansive, cabana-lined pool complex, and while the restaurants and lobby are quite trendily designed with oversize furniture, impressionistic murals and low-lighting, the 311 rooms are more calmly decorated. The spa is a highlight, and the hotel offers a series of retreats hosted by fitness B&B doubles from £150 ( Fly to Faro This sprawling and self-contained upmarket haven spreads across 178 acres of prime clifftop above Falesia beach, with one of its 15 restaurants and bars set right on the sand. With 684 rooms, suites and villas it's a veritable village. You'll find every facility you might think of — a kids' club with a pool, pirate ship and bouncy castle; a nine-hole golf course; the now de rigueur tennis and padel courts; a football academy; a spa and extensive gym — and plenty you probably haven't, from cookery lessons and a games arcade to an escape room and a treetop-high rope course, new this B&B doubles from £184 ( Fly to Faro Once you've checked in at this oasis-like ultra-luxury boutique in the tranquil resort of Gale you'll forget how close you are to Albufeira — it's a 15-minute drive away, but hidden behind the headland. The 13 large, individually decorated rooms and suites all have sea views, and some have private pools, hot tubs or their own area of garden. The palm-shaded, flower-fragranced grounds contain a heated pool and are front-on to the sandy, rock-framed cove, where the hotel's beach shack serves sushi on the shore. The main restaurant, all dainty plates, white tablecloths and ocean views, has retained two Michelin stars since 1999, and hotel guests have priority booking. There's a minimum stay of two B&B doubles from £893 ( Fly to Faro Early birds catch the worm, and this midsize hotel bagged one of the Algarve's best locations back in 1966, right above the cliff-sheltered, butter-yellow sands of Praia da Cova Redonda. A recent refurb means its retro curves feel trendy, not tired, and the connection to the sea is strong, with five saltwater swimming pools scattered through the grounds and a thalassotherapy focus at the spa. When you're not basking at the beach, there's racket sports and cooking classes, plus a kids' club and bi-weekly organic barbecues alongside four restaurants. Choose from serene suites or multi-bedroom residences, perfect for B&B doubles from £224 ( Fly to Faro • 16 of the best family hotels in the Algarve It's two-for-one on beaches at this tranquil, traditionally styled hotel on the stretch of coastline between Alporchinos and Carvoeira. A path from the grounds leads to Albandeira beach, a little gem with clear water (bring a snorkel) and a famous rock arch. During low tide a natural tunnel connects to a second, 'secret' beach, Praia da Estaquinha — but keep an eye on the time or you'll be swimming back. Recently renovated rooms and suites are sleeker than the slightly dated apartments, but the gardens and pools are beautiful, and the restaurant serves Portuguese favourites such as prawns with rice and B&B doubles from £94 ( Fly to Faro A belle époque mansion with a palm-fringed pool anchors this lively resort, a refined, adults-only haven overlooking Praia da Rocha, one of the western Algarve's largest beaches. High ceilings, chequerboard marble floors, intricate azulejo tile scenes and stained-glass windows give a real sense of grandeur, which won't be dispelled by the smart spa by L'Occitane, or the Michelin-starred restaurant that serves tasting menus featuring local produce and a vast selection of Portuguese wines. Choose between 18 rooms in historic buildings or another 20 in a modern B&B doubles from £284 ( Fly to Faro Clifftop hotels — so common in Portugal — excel at views, but for parents of young children the hike up and down to the beach can be a pain. This smart (if a tad soulless) low-rise property on the eastern outskirts of Lagos has easy and flat access to the wide, sandy Meia Praia, plus an all-inclusive package, a kids' club running in the summer months, a children's pool and junior suites with sofa beds. Alongside the main buffet and poolside snack bar is an à la carte option that features Portuguese classics. If you want to explore lively Lagos, a train runs from a station just outside the hotel and will whisk you there in ten B&B doubles from £94 ( Fly to Faro To the south of Lagos you'll find some of Portugal's most photographed cliffs at Ponta da Piedade, a dramatic headland where the caramel and ochre limestone has been wave-sculpted into pillars, arches and caves. Take the wooden walkway from outside this tranquil hotel and you can wander one way across the top of the famous formations; turn the other and within a couple of minutes you're down on sandy Porto de Mos beach. Inside the traditionally Portuguese exterior you'll find rococo flourishes in the 25 decently sized rooms and suites, which frame a large pool overlooking pretty, established B&B doubles from £98 ( Fly to Faro Gorgeously located with sandy shores to one side and a nature reserve on the other, this flagship resort from the Portuguese Martinhal brand is family heaven. Tots up to teens are comprehensively catered for: the kids' club accepts those from six months old; playgrounds, petanque and mini-golf are dotted around the grounds; tennis and football academies run in the holidays alongside swimming lessons; plus there's a BMX pump track, a games room and a water sports centre on the beach with windsurfing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. The six restaurants all have kids' menus, and accommodation is in rooms, apartments and Room-only doubles from £124 ( Fly to Faro • 13 of the best beaches in the Algarve The wind and waves at the Algarve's westernmost town make it surfer central and this airy, minimalist but nevertheless child-friendly hotel has its own surf centre to get them started. It's a lovely spot even if you don't want to catch waves, with exceptional sea and sunset views and a large if rather windswept pool. The restaurant focuses on dishes from the wood-fired oven, the bar has a wide selection of gins and the spa features a sauna and indoor heated pool. The small town beach is right outside the door but the larger, dune-backed Praia Martinhal and cliff-sheltered Praia da Mareta are both ten minutes away on foot. There are 144 rooms and suites, the latter with balconies and B&B doubles from £79 ( Fly to Faro While the southern edge of the Algarve is covered with hotels, the wild west coast has strict building regulations which keep its clifftops virgin. One of the closest to the shoreline is this converted quinta, where the traditional terracotta tiles and whitewashed walls have been broken up by expanses of glass and the decor exudes a kind of upmarket monastic calm. Breakfast is served in the airy cantina, and outside you'll find a heated pool, firepit, woodburning sauna and yoga deck. Complimentary bikes mean you can cycle to Odeceixe beach, a horseshoe of sand bordered by the Seixe river and the B&B doubles from £157 ( Fly to Faro With its cork oaks, olive trees and vineyards, the Alentejo region is noted for its rural farm stays, so there are fewer accommodation options on the coast. This best-of-both-worlds hotel in the heart of the regional nature park has farm animals to feed and its own vegetable garden, but it's also a five-minute walk to the wild, surf-bashed Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro, which faces a small islet that's home to a ruined fortress. Explore on foot, two wheels or four hooves — the hotel can organise bikes and horseriding. The bedrooms, in the low, whitewashed, terracotta-roofed houses that are signature to the region, have bohemian charm and meals focus on local produce. There's a shared pool and padel courts on site. Book early for school holidays — it's understandably popular with B&B doubles from £95 ( Fly to Lisbon Development restrictions mean that if you want to stay right by the sea in the fashionable coastal village of Comporta, you'll need to book a villa because there are no hotels. But with its own beach club on the idyllic, dune-backed Praia do Carvalhal stretch, accessed via a complimentary 10-minute shuttle service, this famously chic hotel still brings the sand within easy reach. The main property is set in a country estate, with a pool surrounded by pine trees, a firepit and spa. Dining is refined and uses locally sourced ingredients — Iberian pork with a jus and local scarlet prawns made into a bisque, for example. Much of the accommodation is in modernist wooden cabanas, some with private plunge pools, and others overlooking an eco-friendly bio-pool populated by a community of particularly vocal B&B doubles from £166 ( Fly to Lisbon • 10 of the most beautiful places in Portugal (and how to see them) Protruding like a long, ET-style finger at the top of the Alentejo coast, the Troia peninsula isn't as well known to UK tourists as nearby Comporta, but the beaches are similarly stellar. The golden sands are protected by sunken sandbars out to sea, keeping the Atlantic's waves in check. The northern tip is busy with day trippers; central Sol Troia, where this hotel is, is sleepier and high-end. Spacious grounds host apartments and villas, many with private pools, and there are sports courts, restaurants, an on-site shop and bike rental, making it easy to go out exploring up and down the peninsula. You'll find one of Portugal's best golf courses at Troia, extensive Roman ruins, and may spot dolphins in the Sado Room-only doubles from £206, two-night minimum stay ( Fly to Lisbon You won't find many other Brits on the glorious sandy bay of Praia da California, set at the base of the Serra da Arrabida hills, but it's wildly popular with the Portuguese, who come for the beach and the excellent seafood served in the family-run restaurants that line the mural-adorned streets just behind it. Less than an hour south of Lisbon, it's a good value alternative to better-known Cascais, and this hotel's 84 warm, bright rooms and suites all have balconies and sea views, as does the infinity B&B doubles from £120 ( Fly to Lisbon Want to feel like one of the aristocrats who summered in Cascais in its 19th-century heyday? This hotel's the place; formerly the Duke of Loule's palace and still with sophistication in spades, from the original azulejo-lined cellar kitchen which now hosts wine tastings to the jauntily wallpapered rooms. Right on the urban beach, the restaurant and the sun deck — with a curving pool and tasteful wooden loungers — overlook the sand. There's even a hotel yacht, a handsome craft with teak interiors, which you can book for a day's crewed sailing along the B&B doubles from £170 ( Fly to Lisbon On a rugged promontory between two windswept beaches to the north of town, and within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this former 17th-century fortress is the perfect place to hole up and relax between bracing coastal walks. Twin cannons still guard the giant wooden gates, but visitors now receive a warm welcome. Many of the handsome — if slightly spartan — rooms with curving brick ceilings have sea views and the excellent restaurant holds a Michelin star, showcasing tastes of the Atlantic, from fragrantly curried razor clams to wreckfish in a traditional B&B doubles from £156 ( Fly to Lisbon More famous for its fairytale palaces inland, Sintra has a wild and wonderful coastline too. Just north of Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, the long, sandy Praia Grande has dinosaur footprints in the cliffs at one end, and Portugal's largest ocean pool at the other. It's part of a smartly refurbished hotel, making this a great option if you love windswept beaches but want to swim without battling waves. All 60 rooms have balconies with ocean views, and the restaurant's terrace is a sublime spot to watch the sun set. It's just nine miles from Sintra's historic centre, so you can combine the seaside with B&B doubles from £72 ( Fly to Lisbon This street art-covered aparthotel hits all the hip notes you'd expect in the cool surf town of Ericeira, with 36 bright and breezy apartments from studio up to four bedrooms, and activities from yoga classes to rock climbing. The property is a hop, skip and a jump from the somewhat sheltered Praia do Sul, the most popular beach close by. The hotel's Jangada restaurant is a buzzy spot with an open kitchen, and the whole place is family-friendly, with a multi-tiered pool area, playground and games room. There's a kids' club for the little ones; teens will prefer to test their mettle on the hotel's skate B&B doubles from £124 ( Fly to Lisbon Take a gentle stroll across protected dunes from this ultra-stylish eco hotel and you'll be on Praia da Mexilhoeira, an unspoilt stretch of fine white sand characteristic of the underdeveloped Silver Coast, as this part is called. Rooms and villas combine driftwood chic with touches of Moroccan and Scandinavian influence, all encased within a contemporary glass and wood shell. Local, seasonal food is served in the restaurant (there's a special table for two in a dome in the vegetable garden), the spa has a wood-fired hot tub, and alongside the trendy, industrial-style bar, drinks are served around a firepit under the B&B doubles from £228 ( Fly to Lisbon Hardly your classic beach hotel, this turreted 19th-century mansion and its cutting-edge modern extension is nevertheless almost kissing the sand at Foz do Douro, Porto's shoreside suburb. You'll have a very elevated beach stay here — there's a Michelin-starred restaurant in the stucco-ceilinged former ballroom, mixologist-crafted cocktails in the parquet-floored bar and a space-age spa. Rooms and suites are divided; handsome classics in the original building and more avant-garde decor courtesy of the Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva in the contemporary building. Stroll along the oceanfront promenade, stopping for tapas-style petiscos at the beachside B&B doubles from £217 ( Fly to Porto There's a woodland feel inside and out at this activity-focused hotel just outside the coastal town of Viana do Castelo, 20 miles south of the Spanish border. Surrounded by pine forest — this isn't called the green coast for nothing — the hotel's chalet-style rooms, restaurants and spa are pine-clad too, so it's rather as if you're cocooned by the trees. Inside it's tasteful rather than plush, with a midcentury feel conducive to relaxation. On sandy, breezy Cabedelo beach, the hotel has the largest water sports centre in Portugal, with surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and wingfoiling, plus there's a 'wake park' on the nearby Lima River with wakeboarding, efoiling and stand-up paddleboarding. When you've had enough of the beach, there's a bike centre with rentals and guided road, mountain and gravel bike tours, and a pump track for extra B&B doubles from £120 ( Fly to Porto Have you got a great Portuguese beach hotel recommendation? Let us know in the comments below
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
British teen kicked in the head during disturbing street robbery in Portugal
A young British tourist was kicked in the head by a group of teenagers in a violent street robbery in Portugal in the early hours of July 17. Footage of the assault, filmed by the attackers themselves, shows the 18-year-old lying bloodied and unresponsive as members of the group kick him in the head before fleeing the scene in the resort town of Albufeira. The group is said to have stolen the victim's phone, worth around $700. Harrowing: A brutal attack on a young British quickly spread across social media after being spread by a group of Portuguese teens However, it was separate CCTV footage that ultimately helped police track down the suspects. The five attackers, all 17-year-old Portuguese nationals, were arrested by local police just days later. According to local media, the group lives in nearby municipality of Loule, around 30 minutes from where the attack happened, and they're known to frequent Albufeira's nightlife district. Pedro Pereira, Commander of the GNR Police in Albufeira, said: 'Using CCTV, we were able to identify them and understand each of their actions during these crimes.' He explained that the group had been under surveillance for several days and were suspected of carrying out other robberies in the area, although none as violent as this one. He said the group moved through public areas, and as they passed people they identified as potential victims, they would strike, either all at once or with part of the group attacking the victim, before robbing them. Despite the sickening nature of the attack, police say the teens do not show signs of being part of an organized gang and only one has a prior criminal record. He said: 'This was the only incident we have recorded evidence of them committing that showed such brutality and disregard for human life. Other cases involved violence, but none were this severe.' The victim was taken to hospital and later discharged the same day and has since returned to the UK. The group remains custody whilst their wait for a sentence.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Sick moment Brit tourist is kicked in head ‘by gang trying to steal his phone' as cops arrest five 17-year-old boys
THIS is the sick moment a Brit tourist was kicked in the head by a gang of teenagers during a horror robbery in Portugal. The Brit, 18, was left bloodied and unconscious during the assault after the yobs allegedly tried to steal his phone and cash before fleeing the scene. 4 4 4 Footage filmed by the violent attackers shows the victim lying defenceless on the ground after being attacked. Portuguese police revealed today that the 18-year-old Brit had been robbed and hospitalised. The group is said to have stolen the victim's phone, worth around €600 (£525) Cops said five of the attackers - all aged 17 - have been arrested. Another four were identified by police. The violent crime occurred at the party resort of Albufeira. Two of the teenage suspects were filmed kicking their victim in the footage posted online. CCTV footage in the area where the assault took place is understood to have been key to the identification of those responsible. The unnamed victim is now back in the UK. Confirming the arrests, a spokesman for the GNR police force said: "The Faro Territorial Command arrested five 17-year-old men for robbery in the municipality of Albufeira. Shocking moment Brit influencer HSTikkyTokky batters reveller as massive brawl erupts in Magaluf "Following an investigation into a robbery involving violent assaults on an 18-year-old man, which took place on 17 July in the town of Albufeira. "The military police carried out police investigations that enabled them to identify and locate the suspects. 'During the police investigation, the GNR intercepted the five suspects and arrested them, also seizing five mobile phones. 'The detainees were due to appear on July 24 at the Portimao Judicial Court.' The teenagers, who live in Quarteira near Albufeira, are suspected of a number of other violent assaults on other young tourists. An active police investigation is ongoing. Local reports said they filmed the attacks and posted the footage on social media to brag about what they had done. Albufeira has come under the spotlight in recent weeks following the deaths of two British tourists in quick succession. On June 4, tragic Scots tourist Greg Monks was found dead near Albufeira after going missing a week earlier in the resort. The 38-year-old plant mechanic from Glasgow is believed to have lost his life after jumping over a wall and falling down a steep hillside during a night out with his stag do friends. Around four hours before Greg's body was found by police, another young Brit tourist was found dead behind a steep drop at the back of a residential block by Albufeira's Old Town. The 21-year-old is said to have gone out drinking with pals and is thought to have become disoriented as he tried to get back to his hotel. News of his death only emerged three days after Greg was found dead. 4
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Sickening moment British holidaymaker is kicked in the HEAD by Portuguese teens for his phone
This is the sickening moment a British tourist was kicked in the head by a group of teenagers in a violent street robbery in Portugal. Footage of the assault, filmed by the attackers themselves, shows the 18-year-old lying bloodied and unresponsive as members of the group kick him in the head before fleeing the scene in the resort town of Albufeira. The group is said to have stolen the victim's phone, worth around 600€. The brutal attack took place in the early hours of July 17 and quickly spread across social media. But it was separate CCTV footage that ultimately helped police track down the suspects. The five attackers, all 17-year-old Portuguese nationals, were arrested by local police just days later. According to local media, the group lives in nearby municipality of Loulé, around 30 minutes from where the attack happened, and is known to frequent Albufeira's nightlife district. Pedro Pereira, Commander of the GNR Police in Albufeira, said: 'Using CCTV, we were able to identify them and understand each of their actions during these crimes.' He explained that the group had been under surveillance for several days and were suspected of carrying out other robberies in the area, although none as violent as this one. He said the group moved through public areas, and as they passed people they identified as potential victims, they would strike, either all at once or with part of the group attacking the victim, before robbing them. Despite the shocking nature of the attack, police say the teens do not show signs of being part of an organised gang and only one has a prior criminal record. He said: 'This was the only incident we have recorded evidence of them committing that showed such brutality and disregard for human life. 'Other cases involved violence, but none were this severe.' The victim was taken to hospital and later discharged the same day and has since returned to the UK. The group remain custody whilst their wait for a sentence.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police believe holiday deaths were accidental
Portuguese police said they were not treating the deaths of two British men at a hotel swimming pool as suspicious, as a sister claimed her brother died while "trying to save" his best friend's life. King Edonmi, 29, and Mo Liasu, 27, died less than 24 hours after arriving on holiday in Albufeira. The men, from Ipswich, are believed to have drowned on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Policia Judiciaria, Portugal's criminal investigation police, said inquiries so far had shown "no evidence of criminal activity". Mr Edonmi's sister, Kemi, paid tribute to the pair online and dispelled local reports that the men had been drinking. In a statement, police in Portugal said: "The inspection of the scene revealed no evidence of criminal activity. "Witnesses to the events were interviewed, confirming the investigation's belief that it was an accident." The Foreign Office said it had been supporting the families involved and coordinating with Portuguese authorities. Kemi Edonmi wrote online: "My best friend is really gone. Rest in peace to my big brother and his best friend Mo, we love you and will never forget you both. "The whole family is comforted by the fact that King died in Christ. "From Jesus - For Jesus - Back to Jesus. We shall all meet again." She added that "my brother died trying to save his friend's life". Ms Edonmi criticised speculation that the men had been drinking, writing: "My brother and Mo do not drink and were not intoxicated at the time of the incident. "Articles with false information and insensitive comments don't know the pain they're causing the people closest to King and Mo." In the UK, candles, flowers and tealights spelling out the men's names have been laid near flats on Ipswich Waterfront. A fundraising page set up to help pay for the repatriation of their bodies has been closed after it passed £25,000. A joint statement from the families of both men said: "We would like to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks to every single person who donated, shared and supported us during this heart-breaking time. "Because of your incredible generosity, preparations have now been made to bring our beloved King and Mo home, so they may be laid to rest with the love, dignity and peace they so deeply deserve." Thanking people for their support, the statement continues: "The parents of King and Mo have been profoundly moved by the outpouring of love and support from the community." Additional reporting by PA Media. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related stories Tributes as two British friends die in Portugal Related internet links Foreign Office
