view from a paved walkway towards a sandy beach in Machico, Portugal

view from a paved walkway towards a sandy beach in Machico, Portugal. There are numerous people on the beach, some are in the water, some are walking on the sand, and some are lounging. There is a railing separating the walkway from the beach, which leads to a small stone breakwater. The beach is backed by a rocky cliff, which is covered in vegetation. There is a partly cloudy sky and a single lamppost stands on the left side of the walkway. The image is taken from a vantage point located in the town of Machico, Portugal. The coordinates (32.719, -16.761) indicate that the location is in the Praia Formosa area, close to the Machico promenade.