Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus

Photo gallery of a journey through Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in June 2010: cities, nature and landmarks

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Home > Taşucu–Kyrenia (Girne) Ferry

Taşucu–Kyrenia (Girne) Ferry

Crossing from the Turkish town of Taşucu (Tuşucu) across the Mediterranean Sea to Northern Cyprus aboard the ferry Calypso.

Cover of an Akfer ferry company ticket
Cover of an Akfer ferry company ticket1120 viewsThe blue cover of an Akfer Maritime passenger ticket depicts two high-speed ferries at sea. At the top are the company name Akfer and the Turkish inscription Akfer Deniz Taşımacılığı Ltd. Şti.; at the bottom is the text “Passenger Ticket”.
Fergün ferry company office contacts
Fergün ferry company office contacts1197 viewsThe Fergün Denizcilik company information sheet lists the telephone numbers of ticket sales and reservation offices. The tables provide contacts in Kyrenia (Girne), Taşucu, Alanya and Nicosia (Lefkoşa), as well as the numbers of port representative offices.
The Besparmak ferry at the night pier
The Besparmak ferry at the night pier922 viewsA large ferry with a white-and-blue hull is moored at the pier at night. The name Besparmak and the home port Gazimağusa can be read on board; the decks and superstructure are brightly lit.
Night boarding of the Calypso ferry
Night boarding of the Calypso ferry1101 viewsPassengers with backpacks walk up the lowered stern ramp onto the Calypso ferry. The illuminated vehicle deck is open for boarding, and the vessel’s name is clearly visible above the entrance.
Passengers in the cabin of the Calypso ferry
Passengers in the cabin of the Calypso ferry1140 viewsTwo passengers are sitting at a table by the window in the ferry cabin. Travel bags lie nearby, a no-smoking sign is visible on the wall, and the window is covered by a blue curtain.
Ak Günler Denizcilik ferry at sea
Ak Günler Denizcilik ferry at sea2367 viewsThe Ak Günler Denizcilik passenger and cargo ferry is travelling on a parallel course across the calm Mediterranean Sea. Through a light haze on the horizon, the coastline and the mountainous silhouette of the coast are visible.
Calypso lifeboat over the Mediterranean Sea
Calypso lifeboat over the Mediterranean Sea925 viewsA white lifeboat bearing the vessel's name and the port of registry, G. Magusa, is secured on the deck of the ferry Calypso. Beyond the side stretches the dark blue sea, while a mountainous coast and a strip of coastal development are visible along the horizon beneath the clouds.
Lifeboat of the ferry Calypso off the coast of Cyprus
Lifeboat of the ferry Calypso off the coast of Cyprus897 viewsOn the port side of the ferry, a lifeboat is visible with the inscription Calypso and the port of registry indicated as Kyrenia (Girne)/Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Beyond the calm Mediterranean Sea stretches a coastline with mountain slopes partially obscured by clouds.
Kyrenia Castle at the foot of the mountains
Kyrenia Castle at the foot of the mountains915 viewsFrom the ferry, the shore of Kyrenia (Girne) is visible: dense urban development stretches along the sea, with the slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rising above it. The massive walls and towers of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) stand out on the waterfront.
Northern Cyprus coast from a ferry
Northern Cyprus coast from a ferry900 viewsFrom the ferry deck, the dark-blue Mediterranean Sea, a long strip of coastal development, and a mountain range behind it are visible. Dense clouds hang over the shore, while a lifeboat and part of the ship’s side enter the frame on the left.
Coast of Northern Cyprus from a ferry
Coast of Northern Cyprus from a ferry888 viewsFrom the ferry deck, there is a view of an extensive coastline with urban neighborhoods at the foot of the mountains. Dense clouds hang over the shore, while the dark blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and part of a lifeboat are visible in the foreground.
Mountains above the coast of Northern Cyprus
Mountains above the coast of Northern Cyprus913 viewsFrom the sea, a coastal town can be seen spreading out at the foot of a high mountain range. The slopes are partly obscured by low clouds and haze, while a blue band of the Mediterranean Sea stretches across the foreground.
Kyrenia (Girne) coast at the foot of the mountains
Kyrenia (Girne) coast at the foot of the mountains898 viewsView from the sea of the built-up Kyrenia (Girne) coast and the mountain range behind the city. In the foreground are the dark blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, while light clouds linger above the slopes.
Kyrenia (Girne) coast at the foot of the mountains
Kyrenia (Girne) coast at the foot of the mountains1032 viewsView from the sea of Kyrenia (Girne)'s development stretching along the shore at the foot of a mountain range. In the foreground are a breakwater, a moored ferry and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)
Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)863 viewsView from the sea of the development of Kyrenia (Girne), stretching along the coast of Northern Cyprus. Behind the city rise the steep rocky slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), partly veiled by a light haze.
Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) against the backdrop of the mountains
Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) against the backdrop of the mountains873 viewsThe massive walls of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) stand by the city harbor on the northern coast of Cyprus. In the foreground, a moored vessel and a stone breakwater are visible, while the haze-covered slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rise beyond the city.
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