I have just come back from Cyprus and had a great time. I wanted to share a few interesting photos of things that caught my eye while walking around in various places, especially of the rich colours and patterns on buildings and in textiles. Cyprus has a rich history of different cultures all putting their stamp on the island, and of course at present it is still divided in a Greek and a Turkish part. The Greek side is more modern and developed with many large hotels and plenty of activity along the many beaches, while the Turkish side is quieter with less of that going on and more strips of beach all to yourself, though there are lots of villas being built for foreigners wanting their own place in the sun. At times it can be hard to look through all the ugly building developments, noisy bars as well as rubbish left on beaches, which unfortunately you see, but if you venture away from the beaten track you’ll soon come across the real beauty and authenticity that Cyprus has to offer – both in the South and the North. A great island all around.
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Beautiful colours in this carpet in the Halan Sultan Tekke mosque, Larnaca, South Cyprus |
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Some true vintage furniture in Bellapais, Kyrenia, North Cyprus |
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Glorious bougainvillea growing in an old plastic barrel, Kyrenia, North Cyprus |
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Various street scenes in Nicosia |
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fantastic handmade lace in Lefkara, South Cyprus |
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Rich colours, blue paint and red geranium in Lefkara, South Cyprus |
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Lace shop in Lefkara, South Cyprus |
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Striking blue wall at the local museum of Lefkara, South Cyprus |
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Sunlight and shadows on a beautiful yellow door in Bellapais, North Cyprus |
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Great selection of carpets in the Halan Sultna Tekke mosque in Larnaca, South Cyprus |
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Blue, blue blue….in Lefkara, South Cyprus |
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Bright yellow flower and blue furniture on the beach in Larnaca |
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