A long shot captures a coastal view from the sea

A long shot captures a coastal view from the sea. In the foreground, the deep blue water of the sea is rippling under a clear sky. In the mid-ground, a narrow strip of coastline is visible, featuring dry, sandy terrain and low-lying brush. Beyond the coastline, a densely forested hillside rises. Perched on the crest of the hill, a sprawling ancient fortification dominates the landscape. The stone walls of the fortress are visible, stretching across the hilltop. Below and around the fortress, a village with numerous red-tiled roofs is nestled into the hillside. A prominent church steeple rises above the village. Further down the hillside, a few isolated houses are scattered amongst the trees. The scene is bathed in bright daylight.