Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)

A day spent in the mountainous part of Northern Cyprus while descending from Kantara Castle to the sea.

Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains716 viewsPale limestone cliffs rise above a shrub-covered mountain slope. Low pines and dense Mediterranean vegetation are visible among the rocks, while thin power lines stretch above the peaks.

Resin on tree bark736 viewsClose-up of a trunk with deeply fissured gray-brown bark. Amber drops of resin run along the irregularities of the wood and harden, gleaming brightly in the sun; blurred greenery is visible in the background.

Trail among the pines of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)729 viewsTwo tourists with large backpacks have stopped at the roadside of a narrow asphalt road. The road runs through a pine forest toward light-colored cliffs brightly lit by the sun.

Travelers on a mountain road723 viewsThree travelers with large backpacks stopped by a narrow paved road among pine trees. Through the dense greenery on the right, a light-colored limestone rock outcrop is visible, and above the forest is a clear blue sky.

Resin collection by a mountain trail647 viewsThree tourists with large backpacks stopped by slender conifer trees next to a paved road. One of them crouched by a trunk, while the other two watch the collection of resin in a sunny forest of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak).

Limestone cliffs among pines648 viewsPale limestone cliffs rise above sparse woodland of pines and shrubs. Vertical cracks and warm ochre bands of weathered rock are visible on the sheer face; above the ridge is a clear blue sky.

Pines by limestone cliffs in the Kyrenia Mountains621 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.

Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)633 viewsLight limestone cliffs rise above a slope overgrown with pines and shrubs. Small patches of greenery are visible on the rocky ledges, while a clear deep-blue sky stretches above the mountain range.

Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)647 viewsPale limestone cliffs rise above dense shrubs and low pines. Sparse greenery clings to cracks in the stone, while the bright cloudless sky accentuates the rugged relief of the mountains of Northern Cyprus.

Mountain road to Kantara Castle645 viewsA narrow asphalt road winds among pines and rocky slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak). Pale limestone cliffs rise above green thickets, while power lines run along the road.

Rocky outcrop in the Kyrenia Mountains648 viewsPale limestone cliffs rise above a shrub-covered mountain slope. Sheer, fissured walls and large boulders stand out especially against the clear blue sky.

Pedestrians on a mountain road by cliffs657 viewsThree tourists with backpacks walk along a narrow asphalt road among pines and shrubs. Above the road rise pale, jagged cliffs, standing out sharply against the clear blue sky.

Rock outcrops of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)656 viewsLarge light-gray and reddish rock outcrops rise among dense green shrubs. Jagged stone peaks stand out sharply against the clear, deep blue sky.

House on a slope of the Kyrenia Mountains652 viewsA white house with a red tiled roof stands on a terraced slope among dense trees. Stone retaining walls, stairways, and a small area by the road emphasize the steep mountain terrain; a valley is visible in the distance through the haze.

Gecko on a wall under a roof653 viewsA small gecko is motionless on a plastered wall beneath the overhang of a tiled roof. A gutter and a curved pipe are visible nearby, while bright sunshine casts sharp shadows on the facade.

Old house among tall palm trees647 viewsTwo tall palm trees with dense hanging dry fronds rise in front of an old two-storey house. The building's walls are faded and weathered in places, the windows are closed with shutters, and dense greenery has grown up around it.

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