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Round towers of Kantara Castle755 viewsViewed from below are two massive round towers and fragments of the stone wall of Kantara Castle. The stark masonry rises directly above a rocky slope, where shrubs and small trees grow among the stones.

Coastal road by a rocky shore755 viewsA narrow asphalt road runs along the sea at the foot of a light-colored stony slope. In the foreground are wave-smoothed rocks and the clear water of a small bay; a concrete drainage channel has been installed by the roadside.

Approaching the port of Kyrenia (Girne) from the sea754 viewsFrom the ferry, the breakwater, berthing facilities and low-rise development along the coast of Kyrenia (Girne) are visible. Mountains rise beyond the city, partly veiled by a light haze, while the calm Mediterranean Sea stretches ahead.

Café by the buffer zone in Nicosia754 viewsVisitors sit at a table beneath the dense canopy of a tree in the café’s outdoor seating area. Beyond a row of plastic chairs, a wire-mesh fence separating the buffer zone area in central Nicosia is visible.

Street café in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)754 viewsA small café with striped yellow-and-white awnings and an outdoor seating area occupies the ground floor of a light-colored corner building. Above the establishment are balconies, satellite dishes, water tanks, and a dense network of wires; a yellow car is parked by the sidewalk.

Traveler on a mountain road near Kantara Castle754 viewsA traveler with a large backpack has stopped on a narrow asphalt road winding among pines and limestone cliffs. The sunlit slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) are covered in dense greenery, and the road disappears around a bend along a rocky precipice.

Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains754 viewsThe slope of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) is formed by high gray-orange limestone cliffs, cut through by cracks and ledges. Dense shrubs and low trees grow at the foot of the stone walls, brightly lit by the June sun.

Coast guard boat in Kyrenia (Girne) harbor754 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.

Facade of a building with a Tudor’s Pub sign753 viewsA large banner announcing the upcoming opening of Tudor’s Pub is displayed on the facade of a modern multi-storey building. The ground floor is occupied by shop windows and a Turkcell office, while decorative arched windows, columns, and a Turkish flag on a balcony are visible above.

Campsite by a sandy bay753 viewsCaravans and canopies of a small campsite stand on a dry grassy slope by the sea. Behind the campsite are a light sandy shore, turquoise water, and low rocky hills covered with shrubs.

Swimming in a calm sea bay753 viewsVacationers swim in shallow water by a sandy shore. On the opposite side of the small bay, a rocky hill with sparse vegetation is visible, and cars are parked at the water’s edge.

Mountains above the coast near Kyrenia (Girne)753 viewsBeyond the narrow strip of shore and calm water, low houses can be seen among the greenery. In the background, a mountain range rises above the city, slightly veiled by the June haze.

Walking route map of old Nicosia752 viewsInformation board with a map of the walled part of Nicosia (Lefkoşa). The map marks streets, sights, walking routes, parking areas and other urban features; the English heading reads: Nicosia Walled City.

Residential neighborhood in Famagusta752 viewsThe photo was taken from a moving vehicle: a blurred city bus and the edge of the road are in the foreground. Beyond a vacant lot stand light-colored residential buildings with tiled roofs, balconies, and parked cars.

Vegetables frying in a camping pot752 viewsA metal pot is set on the ground, with chopped onion and green and red pepper frying in oil inside. The cookware is surrounded by a foil shield; a handle and a hiking backpack are visible nearby.

Fishing site by a rocky shore752 viewsA small work area by clear turquoise water is set up in a rocky bay. Boats, fishing gear, and a simple structure on stilts are visible by the shore, while a dusty road with a parked car runs above them.

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