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Lighthouse on the breakwater of Kyrenia (Girne) port831 viewsA white lighthouse stands on the stone breakwater at the entrance to Kyrenia (Girne) harbour. Behind it, moored pleasure boats, port buildings and urban development are visible against mountains partly obscured by clouds.

Amphitheatre by Kyrenia Castle831 viewsThe modern building of the Girne municipal amphitheatre stands next to the stone walls of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle). Road markings, parked cars and a dry grassy slope with agaves in the foreground are visible in front of the entrance.

Clusters of snails on tree branches831 viewsLight-colored snail shells densely cover the branches of a tree, forming dense clusters. Green leaves and thin shoots are visible among them; some of the shells have distinct stripes and a spiral pattern.

Snails on tree branches in Dipkarpaz830 viewsThe tree’s thick branches are almost completely covered with pale snails: they have gathered in dense clusters along the bark and in the forks of the trunk. Dozens of rounded shells, lit by the June sun, stand out especially against the dark foliage.

Road to the centre of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)829 viewsA winding road skirts the green outskirts of the settlement and leads to dense development on the slope. Among the houses with red tiled roofs, the domes and bell tower of a Christian church are visible, while a white mosque with a minaret rises on the right.

Ferries by the stone embankments of Kyrenia (Girne) port828 viewsTwo ferries are moored at the berths of Kyrenia (Girne) port: a white passenger ferry and a blue-and-yellow cargo ferry. In the foreground is a protective stone embankment with a concrete breakwater; beyond it are the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and a long mole.

Yachts by the quay at Kyrenia (Girne) port828 viewsMotorboats and sailing yachts hauled ashore stand by the water on the shore of Kyrenia (Girne) port. Beyond a small repair area, residential houses, palm trees and a steep mountain slope rising above the city are visible.

Observation post by the buffer zone in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)828 viewsBy the road, behind a stone wall, a fortified concrete post with narrow embrasures is visible. Nearby stand an old two-storey building and a tall metal mast; flags and a bell tower can be seen among the trees on the left.

Paved road near the fields of Dipkarpaz828 viewsA wide paved road passes green fields and gardens on the outskirts of the settlement. Low houses are visible in the distance; a person walks along the roadside, while a tractor approaches, and utility poles with wires run alongside the road.

Lions Garden Restaurant in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)827 viewsThe white two-storey building of the Lions Garden restaurant stands out with its rich décor, arched windows and gilded statues on the roof. In front of the central entrance are red umbrellas from the summer terrace, cars and a grass-overgrown plot beside the road.

Paved road in the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)827 viewsA narrow, newly asphalted road curves gently through a pine forest. Light-colored crushed stone, a rocky slope cut and dense greenery are visible along the roadside; several people stand in the distance near the bend.

Gifted melon in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)826 viewsA woman in light clothing sits on a mattress brought out into the yard and holds a small yellow melon in her hand. A man in a camouflage Panama hat sits nearby, and boards, grass, and construction materials are visible around them.

Turkish notice about free admission826 viewsA sign in Turkish states that admission to the museum on Sundays is free only for citizens of the T.R.N.C. Below is a request to present an identity card; the notice is signed by the Department of Antiquities and Museums.

View of the Karpas Sea from a Grotto824 viewsFrom the dark stone grotto, there is a view of clear turquoise water and pale coastal cliffs. A female traveler with a camera stands on the path by the entrance; stretched wires are visible above the bay.

Tourists with backpacks at Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)824 viewsThree travelers with large hiking backpacks stand at the water’s edge on a wide sandy beach. Behind them stretch turquoise water, white dunes, and the low hills of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz).

Walking along the road to Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)822 viewsThree travelers with large backpacks walk along a narrow paved road amid dry fields and trees. Low houses and a white mosque with a minaret are visible ahead on the outskirts of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso).

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