Although most of the travelers who make a tri to Iran choose this destination because of the historical building and cultural sites located in cities like Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, and most of them take the Iran Golden Triangle Tour, this wide country has numerous attractions including natural wonders and untouched cultures. Located in the south of Iran, Qeshm Island is one of the best destinations for travelers who seek more adventure in Iran.
About Qeshm Island
Qeshm Island is located in the south of Iran at the heart of the Persian Gulf and with 120 kilometers length and 10-35 kilometers width, this is the biggest island in the Persian Gulf. About 150,000 residents including locals and immigrants who have moved here for work are currently living in the city of Qeshm or the small villages on this island. Qeshm Island weather is hot and dry and the average temperature on the island is approximately 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the best time to visit Qeshm Island and explore its scenic attractions is from mid-October to April.
Top things to do and visit in Qeshm Island
- Hara Forest: Hara Mangrove Forest is stretched along the Persian Gulf beaches and the Gulf of Oman and 2400 kilometers of this natural wonder is located in Qeshm Island. The evergreen trees of Hara Forest are 3-6 meters high and get fed by the salty water of the sea. The water in this forest is 1.5 meters deep but the trees go under the water during the sea tide and make this natural attraction, which is inscribed as a nature reserve by UNESCO, even more amazing.
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| Hara Mangrove Forest - Qeshm Island |
- Chahkooh Valley: With 100-meter-high walls, strange rock formations, and a deep silence Chahkooh Valley has an illusionary atmosphere and is one of the most magnificent attractions of Qeshm Island Geopark. The four hand-carved water wells in this valley are used as freshwater reservoirs used by the locals.
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| Chahkooh Valley - Qeshm Island |
- The Stars Valley: The water and wind erosions have created an eye-catching geology phenomenon in Qeshm Island which is named the Stars Valley. Many years ago, the locals believed that this valley was created after a star fell on earth and this place is haunted by the jinns and weird creatures!
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| The Stars Valley - Qeshm Island |
- Have local food: From the different types of homemade bread made at guesthouses for breakfast to various seafood prepared in local and professional restaurants of Qeshm Island, everything you taste here will be amazingly delicious and unique. The local foods are prepared with fresh fish, shrimp, and squid and are added with lots of aromatic spice and herbs.
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| Local seafood - Qeshm Island |
- Calm beaches: Qeshm Island is known for having calm and stunning beaches where you can take a long walk and enjoy the clean and fresh air, warm sunlight, and exploring some sea creatures. These beaches with their pleasant humid weather are amazing places for getting relaxed and just doing nothing!
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| Qeshm Island beaches |
- Meet the locals: The locals of Qeshm living in the city and the villages of this island are known for their kindness, honesty, and hospitality. Most of the men are busy with fishing and trading goods with neighbor countries and women are in charge of making handicrafts, and managing their family businesses like running an ecolodge or small restaurants. They are willing to have a talk about their life in Qeshm with travelers making new friends.
Qeshm Island Tour
“Qeshm Island Adventure” has been one of PackToIran’s popular tours since the day we have started our local travel business. This eco-tour is suitable for every traveler with different physical rates, as there it includes very optional activities like diving, biking, fishing, swimming, and relaxing by the sea. For inquiring and getting more information about this unique adventure, feel free to contact us.
