The image depicts a panoramic view of the beach and coastline of Zarautz, Spain, captured from an elevated perspective, possibly from a promenade or seawall

The image depicts a panoramic view of the beach and coastline of Zarautz, Spain, captured from an elevated perspective, possibly from a promenade or seawall. The composition is tilted counter-clockwise. The foreground is occupied by a light-colored concrete or stone barrier, visible at the bottom left, forming a diagonal line. A long, dark shadow extends diagonally from the left edge across the sandy beach. The beach, composed of light tan sand, occupies the central and lower-right portions of the midground. Multiple faint footprints are discernible on the sand, indicating recent pedestrian presence. To the right, the turquoise-blue waters of the Cantabrian Sea are visible, with white-capped waves breaking and receding towards the shore. The ocean extends to the horizon, meeting a clear, bright blue sky with a slight haze visible near the horizon line. In the background, on the left side, a prominent, steep hill or small mountain is densely covered with dark green trees, appearing evergreen and deciduous. Sections of lighter-colored rock face are exposed through the foliage. At the base of this hill, adjacent to the beach, several white buildings with dark roofs are clustered. A small harbor or quay with a grey pier structure extends into the water from the base of the hill, protecting a calm inlet of water. No individuals or active interactions are visible anywhere in the scene. The lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, characterized by distinct shadows and a clear sky.