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Steps under an awning in Dipkarpaz782 viewsA woman in a light-colored hat stands on a concrete staircase leading down to a passage between buildings. A long fabric awning is stretched above the steps, and several people are seated at a table below.

Palm tree and container by the villa782 viewsA large green shipping container stands on a dirt road next to the villa grounds. People and a parked car can be seen by the palm tree, while a mountain range stretches across the background above the dry coastal plain of Northern Cyprus.

Rocky urban shore near Kyrenia (Girne)780 viewsTurquoise water washes a low rocky shore with sparse shrubs and stone outcrops. A road with white posts runs above the cliff, with residential buildings among the trees; the mountains of the Kyrenia Range rise in the distance.

Maritime mural by gates in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)780 viewsA street wall by metal gates is decorated with a mural of sailboats and fish. A large anchor lies in front of the gates, while pigeons peck at feed from bowls on a small traffic island by the road; port buildings and equipment are visible behind the wall.

White mosque with two minarets780 viewsThe white mosque building, with a large central dome and several small domes, is photographed on a clear sunny day. Two tall tile-clad minarets rise above the façade, while young trees grow in front of the fence.

Street cafés and shops in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)780 viewsOn a city street, multi-storey buildings with small offices, shops and cafés on the ground floors are visible. Signs in Turkish and English advertise immigration services, a driving school, printing and an internet café; a car is parked by the pavement.

Stone bridge by the fortress walls of Famagusta780 viewsA stone arched bridge crosses a dry moat beside the massive fortress walls of Famagusta’s old town. A dirt path is visible below, while tall trees and shrubs grow among the ancient masonry and fortifications.

Rocks and wooded slopes of Kantara Castle780 viewsView from a mountain slope of limestone cliffs covered with pines and shrubs. Beyond the ridges stretches a pale plain with scattered patches of fields; a winding road leads into the valley.

Bathing in a quiet bay780 viewsTwo women relax in clear shallow water by a sandy shore. Beyond the small bay, green shrubs and light-colored rocky slopes are visible; farther along the shore, several more vacationers can be seen.

Sandy arc of Golden Beach779 viewsView from an elevation of a wide strip of sand gently curving along the sea. Pale dunes alternate with patches of low green shrubs, while calm waves are visible by the shore.

Panorama of Golden Beach on Karpas779 viewsView from a shrub-covered slope over the long sandy strip of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal). The calm sea stretches along the shore, while low hills of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) rise beyond the pale dunes and coastal vegetation.

Mountain range near Kantara Castle779 viewsFrom above, there is a view of a pine-covered mountain range with limestone cliffs and isolated rocky peaks. In the distance, the slopes gradually fade into haze, while light-colored stretches of the Northern Cyprus plain are visible at the foot of the mountains.

Highway at the foot of the mountains near Kyrenia (Girne)778 viewsA wide highway runs at the foot of steep mountains covered with sparse vegetation. Retaining walls, construction machinery, and several houses with tiled roofs are visible along the roadsides; passenger cars and trucks travel along the highway.

Flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus778 viewsThe national flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus fly above an old stone wall. The photo was taken from below against a clear blue sky; the rough masonry of the fortification is visible at the bottom.

Dump by the Buffer Zone Fence778 viewsBetween the walls of a narrow passage lie rubbish, a plastic chair and tangled coils of barbed wire. A red multilingual sign warns that this is a military zone and entry is prohibited; the sign is partly obscured by wire.

Street with the Yaprak Tantuni restaurant in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)778 viewsA lively city street with multi-storey residential buildings, shops and cafés. Cars are parked in front of the Yaprak Tantuni restaurant, while a lawn and a flower bed with flowering shrubs can be seen in the foreground.

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