Twilight paints the sky orange and blue over the pebble beach of Kokkinos Pyrgos in Crete

The photograph captures the moment of twilight on Kokkinos Pyrgos beach, a small village on the southern coast of Crete. The sky lights up with hues fading from intense orange on the horizon to deep blue of the celestial vault. The sea, captured with a long exposure, takes on a silky, blurred appearance contrasting with the sharpness of dark pebbles in the foreground. The mountains of the Cretan coast stand as dark silhouettes on the right, with some house lights beginning to turn on. Kokkinos Pyrgos, whose name means "Red Tower", is a less touristy destination than nearby Matala and Agia Galini, frequented mainly by Greeks who appreciate its authentic and quiet atmosphere.

Kokkinos Pyrgos, sunset, Crete, beach, twilight, southern coast