An elevated view captures Playa del Sardinero in Santander, Spain, under a partly cloudy sky with extensive blue visible

An elevated view captures Playa del Sardinero in Santander, Spain, under a partly cloudy sky with extensive blue visible. The deep blue Cantabrian Sea, with moderate waves, extends to the horizon, where two white sailboats are discernible. Closer to the shore, the water transitions to a lighter blue-green, with numerous individuals swimming and wading. A rocky outcrop is visible at the water's edge in the mid-ground. The wide, golden-brown sandy beach is densely populated with dozens of individuals. Many are sunbathing on towels or mats, while others are seated in beach chairs or walking. Numerous colorful beach umbrellas in shades of blue, red, green, and white provide shade across the sand. Several red cooler boxes are positioned near groups of people. In the lower foreground, a dark-colored outdoor shower fixture with a wooden base is visible. A man in light blue swimming trunks and a woman in a dark red bikini walk leftward across the immediate foreground, past the shower. In the mid-ground, a solitary individual in light shorts walks rightward across the sand. The entire scene is framed on its left by a thick, dark vertical architectural element, suggesting a view from an interior space.