The image presents a forward-looking perspective from within a dark, concrete road tunnel towards its brightly illuminated exit

The image presents a forward-looking perspective from within a dark, concrete road tunnel towards its brightly illuminated exit. The tunnel's arched ceiling features a single line of approximately 20 horizontally oriented, glowing amber lights receding into the distance. The tunnel walls are composed of unadorned, segmented concrete panels. Beyond the tunnel exit, a clear, light blue sky with minimal cloud cover is visible. The asphalt roadway exits the tunnel, showing faint white lane markings on its surface, and appears to ascend slightly. Two vehicles are present on the external road: a red hatchback positioned centrally in the lane, and a lighter-colored vehicle further ahead. Multiple white streetlights line both sides of the road immediately beyond the tunnel's opening. To the left of the tunnel exit, a large green and white directional road sign is visible, listing "Santana," "Aeroporto," "Machico," "Caniçal," and "Santa Cruz" as destinations. Dense green foliage and trees are visible behind this signage and extending to the right. A white metal guardrail is present along the right side of the road outside the tunnel. No individuals are depicted. This scene is located on the **Via Rápida 1 (VR1) highway in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, specifically at the eastern exit of a tunnel, heading towards destinations including Santa Cruz and the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.**