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Rocky cove of Eastern Karpas631 viewsClear turquoise water washes the light stony shores and small rocks at the entrance to the cove. Dark submerged stones are clearly visible beneath the surface, and beyond them stretches the open, calm sea.

Sign for Medos tulips630 viewsA yellow sign reading “Medos Laleleri” stands by a rural road, pointing to places where the Cyprus tulip grows. Nearby are old houses with peeling façades, parked cars, and sparse roadside vegetation.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery630 viewsA stony seashore stretches along clear turquoise water. In the foreground are light-colored crumbling cliffs and large dark boulders, while shrubs grow above the shore beneath light clouds.

Clear water by a rocky shore630 viewsA small coastal cove with remarkably clear turquoise water. Through the shallow water, the light-colored rocky bottom, individual boulders, and submerged sections of rocks near the shore are clearly visible.

Pines by limestone cliffs in the Kyrenia Mountains630 viewsPale limestone cliffs rise on both sides of a small green gorge. Pines grow in the foreground, while dense summer vegetation is visible among the rocks and shrubs.

Rural houses amid the greenery of Karpas629 viewsSmall single-storey houses stand beside an overgrown plot against a backdrop of dense trees. Water tanks are visible on the roofs and in the yards, and electrical wires run to the buildings; the photograph was taken from a bus window on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz).

Clear water by a rocky shore629 viewsThe calm blue water in the bay is so clear that stones and the contours of the seabed are visible in the foreground. Beyond a small rocky cape stretches a low green shore, while several buildings stand by the water in the distance and a white boat can be seen.

Lizard on limestone rocks629 viewsA small lizard is motionless on a light, porous limestone rock, lifting its head toward the sun. In the background, dry stony soil and sparse grasses typical of a hot Mediterranean summer are visible.

Market stall with tools and souvenirs629 viewsUnder a roadside canopy, hand tools, knives, flashlights, and household odds and ends in bright packaging are laid out. Behind the counter, boxes of food products and souvenirs are visible, while a female customer examines the goods on a gravel area.

Northern coast of Eastern Karpas629 viewsView from an elevation over the winding rocky coastline of Eastern Karpas. Small bays with clear turquoise water alternate with light-colored rocky stretches, while the foreground is covered with low green shrubs.

Rocky shore near Kyrenia (Girne)629 viewsLight-colored limestone cliffs descend to the clear, calm water of a small bay. In the distance, coastal buildings, a road with cars, and a long breakwater with navigation lights are visible.

Flowers by a Gothic portal in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)628 viewsWreaths and bouquets with mourning ribbons lie by the wall of an old building with an ornately decorated pointed-arch portal. Nearby, a round window opening covered by a grille is visible, and the entrance to the structure is also blocked by metal mesh.

Arcades of Apostolos Andreas Monastery628 viewsThe old stone monastery building stands right by the seashore. Its lower level is punctuated by wide arches, above which runs a wooden gallery with simple railings and window shutters.

At the entrance to a rocky grotto628 viewsA traveler in a light-colored Panama hat stands on a rocky ledge by the dark entrance to a small grotto. Uneven limestone walls and large rock fragments emphasize the natural character of this shelter among the rocks of eastern Karpas (Karpaz).

At Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the Sea627 viewsThe white monastery building with an arcade, a red tiled roof and a tall bell tower stands on a slope above the sea. A woman in a red hat walks along the dirt road, while market stalls are set up on the right beneath bright umbrellas.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas627 viewsA female traveler with a camera stands on the rocky shore, while below, the clear turquoise water of a shallow bay opens up. On the opposite shore, low buildings, a rocky cape, and several boats at anchor are visible.

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