This high-angle image depicts Lama Monachile beach in Polignano a Mare, Italy, set within a narrow cove

This high-angle image depicts Lama Monachile beach in Polignano a Mare, Italy, set within a narrow cove. The sky is clear blue with scattered white cumulus clouds. The water in the cove is a vibrant aqua-blue, with approximately 50-70 individuals swimming or wading. The crescent-shaped pebble beach is densely populated by several hundred people, most of whom are lying on towels, sunbathing, standing, or walking. A few small, scattered beach umbrellas are visible on the crowded sand. The cove is bordered by steep, rugged limestone cliffs on both sides, with sparse green vegetation on the left-hand cliff face. White and light-colored multi-story buildings, characteristic of Polignano a Mare, are constructed along the cliff tops, particularly prominent on the left and in the background. A multi-arched Roman bridge (Ponte Lama Monachile) spans the gorge in the background, connecting sections of the town, with pedestrians visible on its surface. Waves are observed breaking near the shoreline and against the base of the cliffs.