A high-angle photograph captures a coastal scene at Caniço, Portugal

A high-angle photograph captures a coastal scene at Caniço, Portugal. The deep blue Atlantic Ocean occupies the upper two-thirds of the image, displaying subtle surface ripples. Below, a dark grey pebble beach stretches along the base of a steep, rugged cliff face. Numerous small individuals are visible on the beach, engaged in sunbathing or relaxation, identified by various colored towels and several beach umbrellas. At least one person is present in the clear water near the shore, likely swimming. The immediate foreground features a dark, roughly constructed stone wall. Behind this wall, the precipitous cliff descends, covered in sparse, dry vegetation, including green prickly pear cacti and other arid shrubs, growing on reddish-brown earth. On the far right, adjacent to the beach, a paved area and structures are partially discernible. The scene is illuminated by direct sunlight, indicating clear weather conditions.