This image presents an expansive, elevated view of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on a clear, sunny day

This image presents an expansive, elevated view of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on a clear, sunny day. The scene is dominated by a vibrant blue sky with minimal white clouds near the horizon, meeting a deep blue ocean. In the immediate foreground, a meticulously maintained green lawn is visible, featuring three dark gray square stepping stones positioned diagonally on the left. A black metal fence, comprising vertical bars and a horizontal top rail, stretches across the lower portion of the frame, serving as a demarcation point for the elevated vantage. Directly behind this fence, a dense layer of green foliage, including several prominent palm trees and various shrubs, occupies the space leading down to the city and harbor. The midground showcases the city of Funchal, characterized by a multitude of white and light-colored buildings with distinctive red-tiled roofs, densely packed and ascending the steep, verdant hillsides that rise from the coastline on the left. Below the urban sprawl, a bustling harbor is visible, containing multiple marinas. The main marina on the left is filled with numerous white sailboats and motor yachts moored in orderly rows. Further to the right, another section of the harbor also holds several smaller boats. A single dark-colored personal watercraft is actively moving through the bay, leaving a distinct white V-shaped wake as it progresses towards the right. In the background, a large, multi-deck white cruise ship, identifiable by the "Regent Seven Seas Cruises" branding on its hull, is securely docked at a substantial concrete pier on the right side of the bay. Its stern is angled slightly towards the viewer, with its bow pointing left. A distant, faint landmass is visible on the ocean horizon beyond the ship. No discernible individuals are clearly identifiable within the expansive scene.