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Turtle track in the sand at Golden Beach672 viewsA wide, winding trail stretches across the wet sand toward the dunes, leaving a distinct track on the nearly deserted beach. Scattered human footprints, sparse vegetation on the sandy slopes, and shrubs along the dune crest are visible around it.

Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains671 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.

Relaxing under a canopy at Golden Beach671 viewsOn the wide sandy beach, vacationers have settled in the shade of a makeshift canopy made of fabric and wooden poles. Beach belongings lie nearby, and beyond the strip of sand rises a shrub-covered slope with dunes.

Village street with a minaret671 viewsA quiet paved street rises between low houses and gardens. Above the rooftops, the white minaret of a mosque is visible; dry hills stretch along the slope behind the village, and utility poles with wires run alongside the road.

Yachts at the pier against a mountain backdrop670 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 Monastery670 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.

Beneath the stone vaults of the monastery670 viewsA female visitor stands at the entrance to an old stone room with massive arched vaults. To the left, a narrow staircase is visible beneath an arch, while a bright, dry landscape of Northern Cyprus opens up through the distant doorway.

Remains of a wild donkey in the sand670 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)668 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.

Solidified lava flows on the coast of Karpas668 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.

Deep turtle track at Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)668 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.

Arcade of the Apostolos Andreas Monastery667 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.

Old domed structure near the monastery666 viewsA small octagonal stone structure with a low dome stands in an open area. Its light-colored walls are noticeably weathered, with stones and gravel around it; single-storey monastery buildings and sparse trees are visible in the background.

Sun loungers by the sandy dunes of Golden Beach666 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)666 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.

Icons in a niche of an old church666 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.

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