Year: 2020

Persian Gulf Islands Iran is not a destination for beach holidays, instead, it is a perfect destination for those who would like to experience something quite unrivaled. In the past, nobody thought the Iranian Islands, such as the Persian Gulf islands, perhaps unheard of by many people, would be popular for international travelers. This was due to the lack of proper marketing and insufficient information in the international press and media. Travelers who had already visited our islands managed to spread the news by word of mouth to friends about the untravelled and unspoiled routes in Iran creating quite an interest. These islands are special destinations during late autumn, winter, and early spring. Nowadays the Persian Gulf Islands are far better known than previously, where most of the local houses and guest houses are full during the winter. It is worth noting that a number of travelers visiting these islands are foreigners. There are numerous islands throughout the Persian Gulf. Three of these, Qeshm, Hormuz, and Hengam- located south of Bandar Abbas city- are the most popular and fairly close to each other. The main and the biggest one is Qeshm which resembles the shape of a dolphin. It is famous for its mango forests, an amazing salt cave, a spectacular canyon, and diving centers. There is also a Portuguese castle in the town. Hormuz Island is renowned for its glorious beaches. There are strikingly rugged rocks along the coastline which make this island so unique and distinctive. It is also called Colorful Island, due to the various colors of the soil. This exquisite island is ideal for those who enjoy countless types of adventure activities, although trekking, boating, and mountain biking are the most popular activities pursued.   Hormuz Islan Hengam Island is another interesting and picturesque island famous