Qeshm Island and its wonders
Qeshm Island is the largest island of Iran as well as one of the most well-known islands in this country which is located in Hormozgan province. The island has a beautiful nature and its history dates back to the Sassanid era. For a long time this southern island has become a tourist destination for many Iranian and foreign tourists. If you plan to travel to Qeshm, you will find information about when to go and what to do in the following context provided by Alaedin Travel experts so join us and enjoy one of the best trips of your life.
Geographical Location
Qeshm Island is located in the south of Iran and in Hormozgan Province; it is the largest island of the Strait of Hormuz. Since the island is located to the south of Bandar Abbas, it is connected to Bandar Abbas from north, to Larak Island from west, to the Hengam Island from south, and to the Abu Musa Islands and the Great Tunb and small Tunbs from southwest.
A Brief History
As it was said above, the island dates back to the Sassanid era, and at that time it was called the Mega Caravan. It is said that from the time of Islam and even from the era of the Medes' kings there was life and habitants on this island; with the advent of Islam, the Muslims conquered the island everything was changed there. There were several governments that governed the island, among which Al-Boyah was referred to, and also during the period it was also under the influence of the Mongol invasion and the rule of the Ilkhanites. Little by little, the Europeans opened their doors here and ruled it for some time, especially Portuguese, and this domination was somewhat formal in the Qajar period, until a time after the Qajar rule that the island was returned to Iran again.
General Information about the Island
People speak Persian in this Island with an accent called Bandari which is special in the southern part of the country. The distance from Qeshm Island to Tehran is approximately 1276 kilometers and can be traversed in various ways, including land, air travel, and travel by train, but among other things, the most convenient one is airplane. The island has its own airport.
The Weather and the Best Time to Travel
Since Qeshm is located in southern Iran, it has a warm and humid climate. On average, the highest and lowest temperatures are recorded at 46 and 14 degrees Celsius. As it is known, summer is the hottest season; so the best time to travel to it can be considered as during winter and spring seasons.
Tourist Attractions
What does not end in Qeshm is the attraction of its nature. Most of Qeshm's sights are far from the center of the city, but without a doubt, it's worth the time to spend.
Visit Aali Mohammad Strait, ship making and Qeshm Roof on the same day. Amini Restaurant in Tabl Village is a good place to eat.
Namakdan Cave, Mangrove Forest, Naz Islands, Kase Salakha and Maabed Fig Tree are very spectacular. Crocodile Park, Golden Butterfly Aquarium, and if you're a sports person, do not forget to fly with paragliding, cycling and scuba diving.
The valley of stars, the castle of the Portuguese, the spectacular cave of Kharbes, the historical cemetery and the Bibi Cistern are also the attractions of Qeshm.
In the port of Laft, visit the traditional houses and Naderi castle and wells. In Hengam Island, you can watch the Dolphin Swimming and eat at the Raftari Restaurant.
If you're interested in shopping, have a visit to Dargahan.
The sHib Deraz village, which in some months is the spawning site of tortoises, the village of Turian, the Naz Island, the Goran dam in the village of Goran, the tomb of Bibi Maryam, in the village of Tem Seniti, are a bit far from the center of Qeshm.
To stop the flow of history, go to the Zeytoon Park, which also has sports and four dimensional cinemas.
And the beach! Include walking and sitting along Qeshm Beach on your daily schedule.
Qeshm Geo Park
This geo-park is the only Geo Park in the Middle East that has been registered globally, in which a variety of birds and reptiles live and, therefore, has one of the most important ecosystems in Iran.
Chahkuh
You cannot travel to Qeshm and do not mention this Strait. The Chahkuh Strait is actually two perpendicular valleys with pitched walls and holes of different sizes which their presence makes the shape of the valley strange and thus breathtaking to watch.
Qeshm Roof
You can have one of the most beautiful landscapes of this island at its highest point, the Qeshm roof. From there you will have fantastic views of the forests and northern coast of the Persian Gulf.
Stars Valley
This valley is one of the seven wonders of Qeshm, and due to its special shape, the wind blowing creates strange sounds, which is perhaps why it is called the Valley of the Stars.
Last but not least, do not forget to try the flavorful meals of south of Iran especially if you are a sea food lover. Fish, shrimp and crabs are really wonderful, you would never forget the trip to Qeshm, to make you journey more sweet, join us on Alaedin Travel.
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