{"id":55235,"date":"2023-09-29T20:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/?p=55235"},"modified":"2026-11-06T04:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:17:28","slug":"the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran&#8217;s southern islands offer different trips. Choose Qeshm for geology and mangroves, Kish for a beach-based stay, or Hormuz for a short route between mineral-colored landscapes and the old fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#irans-main-islands\" >Iran\u2019s main islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#qeshm-island\" >Qeshm Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#other-famous-islands-to-visit-in-iran\" >Other famous islands to visit in Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#hormuz-island\" >Hormuz Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#hengam-island\" >Hengam Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#larak-island\" >Larak Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#maroo-shidvar-island\" >Maroo (Shidvar) Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#ashura-deh-island\" >Ashura Deh Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#the-protected-islands-of-south-of-iran\" >The protected islands of South of Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/#the-islands-you-wont-be-able-to-visit\" >The islands you won\u2019t be able to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iran-s-main-islands\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"irans-main-islands\"><\/span>Iran\u2019s main islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most islands in this guide lie in the Persian Gulf or near the Strait of Hormuz. Ashuradeh is the exception, at the eastern end of the Miankaleh Peninsula beside Gorgan Bay on the Caspian coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-61827\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231022-15.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-47115\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, located in southern Iran. It&#8217;s known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse culture, and unique geological features.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat wildlife islands separately from established visitor destinations. A boat route nearby does not establish permission to land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qeshm-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"qeshm-island\"><\/span>Qeshm Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-61829\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231022-17.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-47105\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mangrove Jungle, Qeshm, Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Qeshm, visit Chahkuh Gorge or the Valley of Stars for erosion features, and Laft for windcatchers and wooden boatbuilding. The Hara mangroves occupy tidal waters near the Strait of Khuran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan the island in sections. Laft and the mangroves make a different outing from the salt formations at Namakdan, so allow time for road transfers between sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more about the island and the many reasons to visit it, read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/qeshm-travel-guide\/\">Qeshm Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kish-island\">Kish Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-61830\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231022-18.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-47478\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kish Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kish suits a stay focused on the coast. Iran&#8217;s tourism authority lists the recreational pier, the Greek Ship and the Indigenous Kish People&#8217;s House as distinct stops. Entry requirements depend on the passport and route, so establish them with the responsible consular authority before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-famous-islands-to-visit-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-famous-islands-to-visit-in-iran\"><\/span>Other famous islands to visit in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hormuz, Hengam and Larak are separate islands. Decide what you want to see before planning the crossing, and establish the departure and return points for that specific route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hormuz-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hormuz-island\"><\/span>Hormuz Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-61831\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231022-19.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-47528\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hormuz Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hormuz is known for its red beach and colored rock. Pair a visit to the Portuguese fort with a stop at the Rainbow Valley. Leave sand and rock where you find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about this beautiful island on our <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/hormuz-island-travel-guide\/\">travel guide to Hormuz Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hengam-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hengam-island\"><\/span>Hengam Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-61833\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231022-20.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-53666\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hengam Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hengam lies south of Qeshm. Its waters are known for dolphins, but sightings vary. Choose an operator that gives animals room to move away and avoids chasing or crowding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-larak-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"larak-island\"><\/span>Larak Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full is-resized wp-image-61834\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"470\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-228.jpeg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-61895\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6595744680851063;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-228.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-228-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-228-768x463.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tag\/larak-island\/\" title=\"Larak Island\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3527\">Larak<\/a> Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larak lies southeast of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran&#8217;s tourism authority describes conical volcanic hills and a fishing community. Establish whether a return crossing fits your dates before treating it as a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lavan-island\">Lavan Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large size-full wp-image-61835\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-61894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-780x585.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-627x470.jpeg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-227.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lavan Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavan lies in western Hormozgan. It is a distinct destination from neighboring Shidvar, whose protected shore should be planned separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maroo-shidvar-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"maroo-shidvar-island\"><\/span>Maroo (Shidvar) Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shidvar, also called Maroo, is a Ramsar wetland near Lavan. Its shores support breeding terns and nesting turtles. Ask the conservation authority about access, and keep clear of colonies and nesting areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large size-full wp-image-61836\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" title=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-1024x461.jpeg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Islands Of Iran\" class=\"wp-image-61892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-1024x461.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-780x351.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-768x346.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-1536x691.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-2048x922.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-226-300x135.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maroo (Shidvar) Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ashura-deh-island\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ashura-deh-island\"><\/span>Ashura Deh Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashuradeh lies at the eastern end of the Miankaleh Peninsula near Gorgan Bay. The wider wetland is a Ramsar site important for migratory waterbirds. Treat access as a conservation question and use permitted observation points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-protected-islands-of-south-of-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-protected-islands-of-south-of-iran\"><\/span>The protected islands of South of Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several small southern islands are important for breeding birds and turtles. Observe wildlife at a distance and leave eggs, shells and other natural material in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At protected sites, ask the reserve authority which areas may be approached and whether landing is allowed. If access is restricted, use an approved viewing point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-islands-you-won-t-be-able-to-visit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-islands-you-wont-be-able-to-visit\"><\/span>The islands you won\u2019t be able to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan around the islands with established visitor facilities. Verify landing permissions and the return crossing before arranging transport to a smaller island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Iran&#8217;s hidden island paradises with our comprehensive guide. From the coral reefs of Kish to the untouched beauty of Hormuz, discover the country&#8217;s most stunning offshore escapes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":61890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15822,15780,305,15715],"tags":[15853,15854,10236],"class_list":["post-55235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","category-attractions","category-how-to","category-to-see","tag-iran-islands","tag-islands","tag-qeshm"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kish-island.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55235"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55235\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}