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Old arches in the monastery courtyard654 viewsBeneath the wooden balcony, broad stone arches and columns supporting the old part of the building are visible. The walls bear the marks of time and crumbling plaster, while the entrances beneath the arches recede into semi-darkness.

Trail to Golden Beach in Karpas (Karpaz)654 viewsA female traveler with a backpack climbs a sandy trail among pale stones and low shrubs. Below stretches the wide, deserted shore of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal), beyond which lies a calm blue sea.

Sun loungers at the foot of the cliffs of Golden Beach654 viewsWhite plastic sun loungers stand on the sand in front of a dry, rocky slope. Low shrubs and sparse trees grow on the slope among light-colored rocks and scree; above it is a clear blue sky.

Sand dunes of Golden Beach654 viewsLight sandy dunes dotted with sparse shrubs slope down to a calm turquoise bay. Beyond the narrow strip of shore, low rocky hills are visible, while individual rocks darken the shallow water near the coast.

Tourist information office in Kyrenia (Girne)653 viewsThe tourist information office occupies the ground floor of an old stone building with blue shutters. An English-language sign is visible above the entrance; signs for a local organization and an art exhibition are displayed nearby.

Hiking backpacks by a wooden door653 viewsSeveral large hiking backpacks stand on the pavement, leaning against a dark wooden door. Waist belts, shoulder straps and attached pockets are visible in the foreground; a pot with a green plant stands nearby against the wall.

Sandy shore of Golden Beach653 viewsCalm turquoise waves lap against a wide, level sandy shore. Beyond the beach strip rise pale dunes and a slope covered with sparse shrubs; a small islet or cape is visible in the distance.

Deserted bay of Golden Beach653 viewsTurquoise water curves around a wide sandy bay at the foot of low green hills. In the foreground, light sand, stones by the water’s edge and occasional litter are visible, and there are no beachgoers on the shore.

Filo Denizcilik ferry at the Kyrenia (Girne) pier653 viewsA passenger and freight ferry bearing the inscription FILO DENİZCİLİK stands by the stone breakwater in the harbor. Coastal buildings and mountain slopes fading into a bluish haze are visible behind the vessels.

Sea pool among coastal rocks652 viewsA shallow inlet with clear seawater has formed between smooth, layered rocks by the shore. Beyond a rocky ledge lie the calm sea, a strip of sand, and shrub-covered hills of eastern Karpas (Karpaz).

Swimming near Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal) in Karpas (Karpaz)652 viewsA woman swims in clear, shallow water near a sandy shore. Small waves roll onto the beach, while pale dunes and a low green hill are visible in the distance.

Walk along the shore of Golden Beach652 viewsA person in a red Panama hat walks barefoot along the water’s edge, leaving footprints in the wet sand. Small waves roll onto the wide, deserted beach, while a green rocky hill rises beyond the line of dunes.

Sleeping dog in an alley in Kyrenia (Girne)651 viewsA shaggy brown dog is curled up and sleeping by a stone wall in a narrow passage. Nearby on the ground are pieces of plaster, cardboard, and small bits of litter; a red fastening is visible on its collar.

Café under umbrellas in Kyrenia (Girne) harbour651 viewsOpen-air café tables occupy part of the waterfront beneath large Efes Pilsen umbrellas. Behind them are pleasure boats, stone buildings with balconies, and a minaret against a clear June sky.

Fortress and boats in Kyrenia (Girne) harbour651 viewsExcursion boats and small fishing vessels are moored at the quay of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne). The fortress’s massive stone walls rise above the water, while the breakwater and harbour entrance are visible in the distance.

Huge agave by a mountain trail651 viewsA female traveler with a large backpack has stopped on a narrow trail amid dense shrubs. Behind her rises a large agave with long bluish-green leaves; the photo was taken in the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) of Northern Cyprus.

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