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Traveler with a found fishing net711 viewsA traveler with a large backpack examines a fishing net and a thick rope washed up on the sand. Behind him rises a sandy slope covered with low shrubs; small litter is visible on the beach.

Sign by the “trees of love”710 viewsA yellow information sign describes the Bella Solarius trees, which it calls “trees of love”. The text mentions their intertwined and, in places, fused branches, as well as their age—about 175–200 years.

Icons in a niche of an old church710 viewsA small prayer corner with two Orthodox icons has been arranged in a rough stone niche. In front of them stand a clay lamp and a red cup, while balls of foil lie on the shelf; the surrounding walls are covered with traces of time and peeling plaster.

Yachts and ship repair yard of Kyrenia (Girne)709 viewsIn the harbour, pleasure yachts and small motor vessels are moored at the berths. On the shore, beside the port workshops, a large white-and-blue vessel is being repaired on a slipway; beyond the waterfront, city houses are visible against the mountains.

Yachts at the pier against a mountain backdrop709 viewsSmall yachts and pleasure boats are moored at the pier in the port of Kyrenia (Girne). Beyond the waterfront, low urban buildings, palm trees, and steep mountain slopes rising above the coast are visible.

Arched gallery of Apostolos Andreas Monastery709 viewsA long covered gallery with a row of whitewashed arches leads to steps and a dark door at the far end. Wooden benches and pots with plants stand along the walls, metal grilles are visible on the windows, and the old plaster has crumbled away in places.

Deep turtle track at Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)709 viewsA wide, deep groove stretches across the sand from the shore towards the dunes. Separate tracks and small pieces of litter are visible nearby, while a sandy slope with low shrubs rises behind the beach.

Solidified lava flows on the coast of Karpas708 viewsSmooth gray-beige rock layers, cut by deep cracks and erosion channels, stretch along the seashore. Seawater stands in depressions between the rocks, while green hills and pale sandy dunes rise beyond the rocky shore.

Arcade of the Apostolos Andreas Monastery707 viewsA wide, empty courtyard stretches in front of an old stone building with an arcade. Nearby stands a newer single-storey building with white columns and a red tiled roof; green waste containers are visible by the entrance.

Remains of a wild donkey in the sand706 viewsHeavily decomposed remains of an animal lie on a sandy section of the beach, partially covered by sand. Bones, fragments of hide, and elongated legs are visible; sparse coastal vegetation grows around them, along with washed-up wood.

Yachts at the quay of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)705 viewsLeisure yachts and small motorboats are moored at the stone quay of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour). Masts and rigging densely fill the frame, while a palm tree grows by the waterfront; seawater and the edge of the breakwater are visible behind the boats.

A turtle in the clear waters of Golden Beach705 viewsIn the center of the frame, the silhouette of a sea turtle is visible beneath calm, clear water. Turquoise shallows stretch toward the level horizon off the coast of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal) on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz).

Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains704 viewsSmall motor yachts and motorboats are moored at the quay of Kyrenia (Girne) harbour. Behind them are city houses, palm trees and the steep slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rising above the coast.

Sun loungers by the sandy dunes of Golden Beach704 viewsTwo white plastic sun loungers stand on a wide sandy shore. Behind them rises a light-colored slope with sparse shrubs and a band of rocky ground beneath a clear blue sky.

Turquoise Bay of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)704 viewsA broad arc of pale sandy shore curves around clear turquoise water. Dark rocks are visible at the water’s edge, while low shrub-covered hills of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) rise behind the beach.

Swimming in the clear waters of Golden Beach703 viewsThree bathers relax in the shallow water by the sandy shore. Small waves roll across the clear turquoise water, while an even strip of wet sand is visible in the foreground.

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