Kyrenia (Girne), departure

Our last day in welcoming Northern Cyprus, waiting for the return ferry to Turkey.

Residential street in Kyrenia by the sea775 viewsA sunny street is lined with low-rise white and yellow apartment buildings. Oleander bushes bloom along the roadside, wires stretch above the road, and a strip of sea is visible in the distance between the buildings.

Kyrenia (Girne) port receipts before departure793 viewsThe photograph shows a Kyrenia (Girne) municipality receipt for passenger port services, issued in Turkish. The sheet lists charges for boarding, parking and port infrastructure development; beneath it, a ticket with an image of a ferry is visible.

A street in Kyrenia (Girne) against a mountain backdrop743 viewsA city street in Kyrenia (Girne) stretches toward the foot of a massive mountain range. Low-rise buildings, parked cars and buses line both sides of the road; Turkish flags flutter at the intersection.

Monument in central Kyrenia (Girne)737 viewsA tall monument with a bronze figure beside a curved stone stele stands in Kyrenia (Girne)'s town square. Pedestrians pass in front of it, while modern buildings, flower beds and black-and-white curbs are visible across the wide street.

A street in Kyrenia (Girne) near the Akstore supermarket765 viewsA sunny city street with low-rise residential buildings, young trees and a sidewalk paved with light-colored tiles. On the right, the Akstore supermarket sign is visible on a building; solar water heaters and satellite dishes are installed on the roofs.

Touring bicycle with panniers736 viewsA loaded touring bicycle stands by the entrance to a shop: spacious bags are attached to the front and rear racks, and a water bottle is on the frame. Turkish price tags for food products are visible above the bicycle, while the bright sun emphasizes the summer heat.

Ferçün Denizcilik company building in Kyrenia (Girne)719 viewsA three-storey stone building with a Ferçün Denizcilik sign stands by the road. Cars are parked in front of the entrance, and the facade is surrounded by palm trees, a cypress and well-kept shrubs; solar water heaters are installed on the roof.

Yachts at a pier in Kyrenia (Girne) harbor757 viewsSmall motor yachts and boats are moored in the turquoise water by a long pier. Beyond the port area, low city buildings, greenery, and the slopes of a mountain range rising above Kyrenia (Girne) are visible.

Kyrenia (Girne) harbor at the foot of the mountains756 viewsPleasure boats, yachts and sailboats lie in the turquoise waters of the harbor. Behind the piers are warehouse buildings, town houses and greenery, while the entire shoreline is enclosed by a high mountain range in a light haze.

Lighthouse and mountains by Kyrenia (Girne) harbor743 viewsA small white lighthouse stands on a stone breakwater beside the calm harbor. A Coast Guard boat is moored nearby, while a long mountain ridge rises beyond the urban development in a light summer haze.

White lighthouse by the shore in Kyrenia (Girne)758 viewsA small white lighthouse stands on a stone embankment by calm water. On the opposite shore, hotel buildings, palm trees, beach umbrellas, and development on the hillside are visible.

Coast guard boat in Kyrenia (Girne) harbor751 viewsA Northern Cyprus coast guard patrol boat bearing the inscription K.K.T.C. Sahil Güvenlik is moored at the pier in the harbor. Behind it are the waterfront, residential buildings by the rocky shore, and a mountainside built up with small neighborhoods.

Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of a mountain range742 viewsThe coastal quarters of Kyrenia (Girne) stretch along calm turquoise water. Behind the multistorey hotels and residential buildings, a mist-covered mountain range rises sharply; rocky platforms and small piers are visible by the shore.

Hotel building by the sea in Kyrenia (Girne)757 viewsSeen from the water, a large light-coloured hotel building stands directly by the rocky shore. Palm trees grow in front of the building, and there are terraces with white umbrellas and a small breakwater, while mountains rise in the background.

Kyrenia (Girne) coast against the mountains747 viewsView from the sea of Kyrenia (Girne)'s hotel buildings and beach strip. A stone waterfront promenade with rows of white umbrellas stretches in front of the buildings, while dry mountain slopes rise above the city.

Kyrenia (Girne) at the Foot of a Mountain Range726 viewsView from the sea of the coastal development of Kyrenia (Girne): hotel buildings, palm trees and low houses stand along the rocky shoreline. Behind the city rise the steep slopes of a mountain range, lightly veiled by summer haze.

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