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Limestone cliff by the sea705 viewsThe coastal limestone ledge is cut by small niches and weathered hollows. Large stones lie at the foot of the cliff, while low shrubs grow on the dry slopes among the pale rock; the calm sea is visible to the left.

Kyrenia (Girne) against the backdrop of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)704 viewsKyrenia’s coastal districts are visible from the sea: multistorey residential buildings stand along the rocky shore, with a green strip stretching behind them. Above the city rise the rocky ridges of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), partly veiled by a light haze.

Dolmuş by the city square in Kyrenia (Girne)704 viewsA dark blue Mercedes with a DOLMUŞ sign is parked by the curb in central Kyrenia (Girne). Palm trees, greenery and an information board are visible in the background; route 11 “Lefkoşa-Girne” can be read on the bus sign.

Street with parked cars in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)704 viewsA quiet city street with parked passenger cars and an old van beside a weathered single-storey house. Wires stretch above the rooftops, and a water tank is installed on the building; palm trees and low-rise residential development are visible in the distance.

Quiet courtyard in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)704 viewsA small paved courtyard is surrounded by light-colored houses with tiled roofs. In the shade of the trees, a streetlamp, a metal gate, and a modest wooden door in the wall on the right are visible.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery above a rocky shore704 viewsView of the monastery buildings with a bell tower, standing above a rocky bay. In the foreground are uneven limestone cliffs and rock fragments at the water’s edge; a dry, almost vegetationless slope stretches along the shore.

Road among the pines of the Kyrenia Mountains704 viewsA narrow paved road runs between pines and dense shrubs at the foot of pale limestone cliffs. A thin wire stretches above the mountain slope in the clear June sky.

Sign to the amphitheatre in Kyrenia (Girne)704 viewsOn a city street in Kyrenia (Girne), beside a flower bed, there are road signs pointing to the municipal amphitheatre and towards Ozanköy and Çatalköy. Beyond the intersection, modern buildings, a casino sign and several cars are visible.

Northern Cyprus coast from a ferry703 viewsFrom the ferry deck, a coastal settlement is visible: light-colored houses with red tiled roofs stand right by the water. Behind the dense development rises a dark hillside, while the shore is reinforced with a strip of large rocks.

Kyrenia (Girne) coast from the ferry deck703 viewsFrom the ferry deck, urban development along the shore and a mountain range partly obscured by clouds are visible. In the foreground is the vessel’s white railing with a wooden handrail; beyond it stretches the calm blue Mediterranean Sea.

Yachts at the pier against the mountains of Kyrenia703 viewsSailing yachts are moored at the pier in the harbor of Kyrenia (Girne); warehouse buildings and urban development are visible nearby. A long mountain range rises above the shore, partly veiled by a light haze.

Yellow prickly pear flower by the border703 viewsClose-up of a bright yellow prickly pear cactus flower among fleshy green shoots. Cut or damaged segments of the plant with rounded light-colored cut surfaces are visible nearby.

UN observation tower in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)703 viewsA metal observation tower with a large UN sign is visible behind the trees. In the foreground, a person in a yellow cap and light blue cape stands in the shade; barriers and a playground can be seen nearby.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta703 viewsThe massive Gothic building of St Nicholas Cathedral rises above a street in Famagusta’s old town. Palm trees and shrubs grow at the foot of the stone walls with buttresses and narrow windows; cars are parked in front of the fence.

Street with a church on the Karpas Peninsula703 viewsA quiet paved street runs between low houses and stone fences. To the left, behind the trees, a large church with domes and bell towers is visible; utility poles, wires and a black-and-white curb extend along the road.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the Sea703 viewsThe monastery building with a red tiled roof stands on a rocky shore by the sea. In the foreground are dry limestone ground, large boulders, and sparse low shrubs; a rocky headland is visible on the left.

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