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Qeshm

Largest Persian Gulf island

38°C · ClearBest season: November to March
Qeshm
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Qeshm is Iran's largest island, a dolphin-shaped giant in the Strait of Hormuz that is far wilder than nearby Kish. Most of it forms the Middle East's first UNESCO Global Geopark — a 'natural geology museum' of star-shaped canyons, salt caves and tidal mangroves. Beyond the geology are traditional Bandari villages, lenj (dhow) boat-building, the Portuguese castle, and easy hops to Hengam and Hormuz. Warm and pleasant in winter, brutally hot in summer.

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Top places to see

  1. 1

    Stars Valley

    Otherworldly erosion formations Unique geological shapes created by wind and water erosion

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    2-3 hours
    Opening hours
    Open daylight hours, verify before travel
  2. 2

    Hara Mangrove Forests

    Unique coastal ecosystem One of the few mangrove forests in the Persian Gulf

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1-2 hours
    Opening hours
    Boat tours available, verify before travel
  3. 3

    Chahkooh Canyon

    Dramatic canyon formations Striking vertical cliffs with narrow passages

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1-2 hours
    Opening hours
    Open daylight hours, verify before travel
  4. 4

    Namakdan Salt Cave

    Largest salt cave in the world Impressive salt formations and chambers

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1 hour
    Opening hours
    Guided tours recommended, verify before travel
  5. 5

    Portuguese Castle

    16th-century colonial fort Historical remnant of Portuguese occupation

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    30 minutes
    Opening hours
    Open daylight hours, verify before travel
  6. 6

    Qeshm Geopark Museum

    Geological exhibits Educational center about the island's natural wonders

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1 hour
    Opening hours
    Verify opening hours before travel
  7. 7

    Dareh-ye Setaregan

    Alternative name for Stars Valley Local name for the famous erosion site

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1-2 hours
    Opening hours
    Open daylight hours, verify before travel
  8. 8

    Tabl Village

    Traditional island village Authentic local architecture and culture

    Where
    Qeshm
    Time needed
    1 hour
    Opening hours
    Respect local customs
  9. 9

    Naz Islands (Qeshm)

    Twin islets you can walk to at low tide off Qeshm — turtles, rays and small sharks offshore. Signature Qeshm 'walk-to-the-island' experience + easy snorkelling.

    Time needed
    1–3 hours
  10. 10

    Qeshm Coral Reefs (dive)

    Colourful reefs with dugongs and manta rays; warm water and 30 m visibility. Geopark diving with megafauna (dugong, manta); year-round warm water.

    Time needed
    2–4 hours

Where to stay in Qeshm

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