Kish & Qeshm

Kish & Qeshm

Kish and Qeshm are the most important islands in the south part of the country, in the Hormozgān Province, southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. Qeshm is the largest island in Iran. In this article we look at a few tourist attractions of these 2 islands.

Kish

Brief Introduction

Kish is a beautiful island in the Persian Gulf where thousands of tourists (Iranians and foreigners) go there on vacation every year. Mesmerizing coasts, Bazaars, shopping malls, dolphin and bird parks, etc. are among the attractions that make you visit this island.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

CITY OF HARIREH

Harireh is an old city located on the northern coast of Kish. Constructions from 800 years ago still stand and are open to public to visit.

GREEK SHIP

The Greek Ship is a cargo steamship which beached on the southwest coast of Kish island in 1966. People can enjoy resting on the coast watching her.

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Qeshm

Brief Introduction

When Shah Abbas I became the King of Iran, the Portuguese Empire had conquered some islands and coasts of the Persian Gulf. In 1622, Shah Abbas I succeeded in defeating The Portuguese Empire in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and Hormoz Island with alliance of Britain.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

PORTUGUESE CASTLE

The ruins of this castle are remained in Northeast of Qeshm.

STARS VALLEY

This beautiful valley with its eye-catching stones is located in Qeshm Island.

HARA FORESTS

Hara Forests are Mangrove Forests in Qeshm.