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Qeshm Island, Qeshm

This island lies to the north of Hormoz Strait, its length being 115 km. and its width ranging from 10-35 km. The city of Qeshm is its center, the same being in the northeast of this island with an area of 3 sq. km. and at an elevation of 10 m. above sea-level. The island is situated at a distance of 1,353 km. from Tehran and 12 nautical miles from the main land. Climatically it has one long warm and humid season, and a shorter moderate one. Its rocky coastal areas are favored by crabs and lobsters. Besides which, its forested vicinities such as Harrah (mangroves) Protected Area located between the north of the island and Bandar Khamir are wonderful sights to visit.

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Hormozgan Tourism Attraction

Hormozgan weather forecast

SUNRISE: 6:17 am

SUNSET: 4:50 pm

Day: Monday

LOW: 17°C

HIGH: 28°C

Day: Tuesday

LOW: 16°C

HIGH: 26°C

Historical Places, Hormozgan

Fekri Edifice, Bandar Lengeh

This pavilion is a relic of the Safavid era and is located in the vicinity of the ancient pier in the Taleqani Blvd. of Bandar Lengeh. Due to the fact that this edifice has an imprint of...

Hindus Temple, Bandar Abbas

The above mentioned temple was constructed in the year 1310 AH., during the rule of Mohammad Hassan Khan Sa'ad-ol-Molk. The same comprises of a square room in the center of which is a jagged...

Other Castles, Hormozgan

Another castle worth mentioning in this province is the Laft castle, situated in the south of the Laft village of Qeshm.

Natural Attractions, Hormozgan

Kish Island, Bandar Abbas

Kish Island (economic free zone) is located in the Persian Gulf waters, to the southwest of Bandar Abbas, and is an oval shaped island with an area of 89.7 sq. km. It has a length and width of 15.6...

Abumoosa Island, Bandar Lengeh

This island is located at a distance of 222 km. from Bandar Abbas and 75 km. from Bandar Lengeh. Its length and width is approximately 4.5 km. with an area of 2.2 sq. km. and at a height of 46 m....

Genoo Thermal Spring, Bandar Abbas

This spring is situated at a distance of 34 km. northeast of Bandar Abbas and alongside the Bandar Abbas - Sirjan Road. The water from this spring which is calcium sulfuric in nature is used for...

Religious Places, Hormozgan

Dejkan Mosque, Bandar Khamir

This mosque is located near Bandar Khamir, in the village of Dejkan. Its pillars and nocturnal area are of sculptured and carved stone. Whereas the ceilings, entrances and the adornments of the...

Malek-ebne Abbas (Ali) Mosques and Tower, Bandar Lengeh

This ancient mosque is located near the sea and in the western sector of the city of Bandar Lengeh. The same was constructed by Haj Mohammad-ebne-Abbas in the year 1280 AH. The minaret of the mosque...

Other Old Mosques, Hormozgan

Other mosques of the province are, the Menbar Kohneh Mosque, Bandar Abbas Jame' Mosque, Naseri and Sahrabaqi Mosques.

Art And Cultural Places, Hormozgan

Local and Regional Foods, Hormozgan

In the cities and rural areas of Hormozgan province, a variety of dishes are prepared. Sea food such as fish and shrimps are popular and there is an array to select from.

Qebleh Do'a Ceremony, Bandar Abbas

This ceremony is performed when the rain fail to fall. The chief prayer leader arranges such that the congregation assembles at the public place for prayers or (Mossallah) for this event. Groups of...

Anthropological Museum, Bandar Abbas

The Anthropological Museum of Bandar Abbas is located in the ancient Hindu temple of this city. Here former remnants of the former civilizations of the coastal and surrounding islands are on display....