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Sea Baths Among Coastal Rocks690 viewsClear seawater fills natural hollows between smooth coastal rocks. Beyond the rocky outcrops lie a calm sea, a sand spit, and the shrub-covered hills of eastern Karpas (Karpaz).

Huge agave by a mountain trail690 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.

Kantara Castle on a mountain summit690 viewsThe pale ruins of Kantara Castle are visible atop a rocky mountain. Below, steep slopes are covered with dense pine forest, while a clear blue sky stretches above the castle.

Corner of a church with lit candles689 viewsIn the dim interior of an Orthodox church, a candlestick with lit candles, carved wooden chairs, and an icon by the wall are visible. Lamps and chains hang beneath the ceiling, while light from an open doorway illuminates part of the room.

Sand dunes of Golden Beach689 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.

Forest road in the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)689 viewsA view from the mountain slope opens onto a pine-covered valley and a winding pale road. Beyond the wooded hills, dry pale patches can be seen on the opposite ridge, with a calm blue sky stretching above them.

Old chapel with icons by the sea689 viewsThe small stone chapel retains rough plastered walls, an altar niche, and a narrow barred window. Icons stand on a shelf and by the wall, with simple vessels nearby and traces of time visible on the masonry.

Filo Denizcilik ferry at the Kyrenia (Girne) pier689 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.

Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) above the streets of Kyrenia (Girne)689 viewsA city street in Kyrenia (Girne) stretches toward the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), whose rocky slopes rise behind low houses and shops. In the foreground are an intersection with a black-and-white curb, cars, and a tall streetlamp against a clear June sky.

A city street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with Turkish signs688 viewsOn a busy street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), a multi-storey residential building with shops on the ground floor, parked cars and a small square are visible. The façade bears signs for the Turkish brands Vestel and Istikbal, and a light-coloured stone commemorative marker stands by the road.

Coastal rocks of eastern Karpas (Karpaz)688 viewsA girl in a yellow swimsuit stands on smooth light-colored rocks by the sea. Along the rocky shore, shallow areas, waves, and green-covered hills are visible against the backdrop of sandy dunes.

Ferry off the coast of Kyrenia (Girne)688 viewsA passenger ferry of Akgünler Denizcilik stands by a long stone breakwater in Kyrenia (Girne) harbour. Behind the urban development, the hazy slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rise, while the sea stretches out calmly in the foreground.

Sleeping dog in an alley in Kyrenia (Girne)687 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.

Donkey under a shelter by the monastery687 viewsA dark donkey stands on a concrete pad under a wooden shelter. Construction structures, metal railings, and a dry rocky slope are visible around it in the background.

Filo Denizcilik ferry off Kyrenia (Girne)687 viewsA small ferry bearing the inscription Filo Denizcilik travels across the calm sea, leaving a thin wake behind its stern. The vessel is photographed from afar against a level horizon and blue haze above the water near Kyrenia (Girne).

Café under umbrellas in Kyrenia (Girne) harbour686 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.

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