{"id":61972,"date":"2023-10-23T09:15:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T09:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=61972"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:32:31","slug":"the-10-best-beaches-in-iran-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-10-best-beaches-in-iran-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Beaches in Iran to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You certainly know about <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/top-10-iran-deserts\/\">Iran\u2019s beautiful deserts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/\">amazing Islands<\/a>, beautiful architectural sites, and maybe snowy <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/trekking-irans-mountains\/\">mountains<\/a>. But did you also know that Iran is a perfect destination for beaches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Caspian Sea in the north and the <strong>Persian Gulf<\/strong> and <strong>Oman Gulf<\/strong> in the south, the country has 2.400 kilometers of beautiful and diverse coastlines. In this article, find our favorite choices of beaches to visit in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-1-mogham-beach\">1. Mogham Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Mogham Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mogham Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mogham-Beach.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Erosion on the coastal areas has created fascinating formations and remarkable landscapes. Maksar beach is located on the route from bandar-e maqam to parsian. The entire coastline is composed of eroded sandstone rocks, creating a beautiful panorama that resembles large stone sculptures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Far from the usual tourist route, Mogham Beach, in <strong>Bandar-e Mogham<\/strong> (Hormozgan Province), is one of the most beautiful <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/irans-wonders-vs-natural-wonders-of-the-world\/\" title=\"Iran\u2019s Natural Wonders vs Natural Wonders of the World\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3474\">beaches in Iran<\/a>. Located on the southern coast, the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf create a beautiful contrast with the warm yellow colors of the high rocks of the beach, which were sculpted by the erosion of water and wind over the centuries. It\u2019s an amazing location to swim and enjoy the beauties of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YiCTnHpJ4e5y5ZFfA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Mogham Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-parsiyan-in-hormozgan\">Why visiting Parsiyan in Hormozgan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mogham Beach is located on the coastline between the cities of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/bandar-abbas-bazaar\/\" title=\"Discover The Bandar Abbas Bazaar\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"83172\">Bandar Abbas<\/a> and Bushehr. It is 10 kilometers away from Parsiyan, the easiest access point to the beach. The whole coastline has several beautiful beaches which are perfect for swimming and snorkelling in clear waters. At night, it is sometimes possible to watch phytoplankton as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Best Hotels in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg);background-position:52% 66%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Book A Hotel In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-62099 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-2-hengam-khamassi-beach\">2. Hengam Khamassi Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Hengam Khamassi Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hengam Khamassi Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hengam-Khamassi-Beach.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hengam khamassi beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hengam<\/strong> is a small island of the Persian Gulf, located south of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/qeshm-travel-guide\/\">Qeshm Island<\/a><\/strong>. It is famous for being pretty untouched, with vast coastlines of pristine beaches. While there are many beautiful beaches to visit on the island, such as the Silver Beach which has silver colored sand, <strong>Khamassi <\/strong>is one of the most popular. There you will find a nice sandy beach to lay on, with some high rocks to get some shade and crystal clear waters full of colorful fishes to swim in. Khamassi also offers a breathtaking view at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/r56FmB5iWyLoTCof8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Khamassi Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-hengam-island\">Why visiting Hengam Island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature lovers will enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/discovering-hengam-island-a-home-to-wild-dolphins\/\">Hengam Is<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/discovering-hengam-island-a-home-to-wild-dolphins\/\">land<\/a> for its wildlife, both in the sea and on the ground: from wild gazelles to dolphins, the island is a small paradise for animals. It\u2019s a perfect destination to spend the day while visiting the neighboring island, Qeshm Island, and can be easily reached by boat from Kandaloo Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-3-hormuz-red-beach\">3. Hormuz Red Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Hormuz Island\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hormuz Island\" class=\"wp-image-60427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hormuz-Island-in-pictures-1-edited.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hormuz island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Red Beach of <strong>Hormuz Island<\/strong> is one of the most iconic natural landmarks of Iran and is quite unique in the world. The sand gets this reddish color because of a high concentration of iron oxide, which is also the reason why it is used in the local cuisine. As for the visitor, it offers one of the most memorable views in the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iMPg4RhL5G2R5yAG9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Hormuz Red Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-hormuz-island\">Why visiting Hormuz Island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/discovering-hengam-island-a-home-to-wild-dolphins\/\"><strong>Hormuz Island<\/strong><\/a> is a small island of the Persian Gulf located between the port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. It\u2019s an extraordinary island with numerous natural wonders, such as naturally carved rocks, colorful mountains and beautiful beaches. As it\u2019s quite famous and crowded, the Red Beach is not proper for swimming, but there are many other beaches that offer this opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-4-kish-ladies-beach-and-marjan-beach\">4. Kish Ladies\u2019 Beach and Marjan Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Kish Island\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kish Island\" class=\"wp-image-47804\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kish-Island-by-Amir-Saeid-Dehghan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/harireh-ancient-city-in-kish-island\/\" title=\"Harireh Ancient City in Kish Island\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79722\">Kish Island<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/kish-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Kish Island\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Kish Island<\/a> is one of Iran\u2019s most famous destinations for swimming and chilling at the beach. It offers many facilities for snorkeling, diving, stand up paddle boarding, and all kinds of watersports. Kish Ladies\u2019 Beach is one of the most famous spots for women, as it allows them to enter the water dress as they want and relax on this sandy beach with peace of mind. Marjan Beach is another top beach of Kish Island, where both men and women are allowed and can enjoy the large sandy shores and turquoise blue waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ah8zK6mKZGbxPPrC8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Kish Ladie\u2019s Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EkANxq6imVmoHFxT6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Marjan Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-kish-island\">Why visiting Kish Island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-time-to-visit-kish-island\/\" title=\"Best Time to Visit Kish Island: A Complete Seasonal Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81882\">Kish Island<\/a> is the favorite destination of travelers looking for an island with modern facilities in resort hotels and beaches. Indeed, this small island not only has beautiful natural landscapes but also has all the commodities to enjoy watersports, relax at luxury hotel, receive massages and even enjoy cultural and historical sightseeing with the Kariz Underground City and the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-greek-ship-of-kish\/\" title=\"The Greek Ship of Kish\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79723\">Greek Ship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Tehran Airport Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/taxi?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/taxi-1.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/flight?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/taxi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Book Iran Taxi Online\" class=\"wp-image-69162 size-full\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-5-qeshm-namakdan-beach-and-naz-islands-beach\">5. Qeshm Namakdan Beach and Naz Islands Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" title=\"Qeshm Travel Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"Qeshm Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the largest island in the Persian Gulf, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/qeshm-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Qeshm Island\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"82\">Qeshm Island<\/a> offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beach with a great variety of landscapes. The southern coast has numerous hidden gems and one of the most beautiful is Namakdan Beach, located on the west of the island, near the Salt Cave. It\u2019s a great destination to swim, with most often no other visitors around. Local people also like to gather during weekends at the beach of Naz Islands, two islands near the coast that can be reached on foot by low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R4SMM5G71taSUs2TA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Namakdan Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dm69YSrSZLEWmPdZ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Naz Islands Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-qeshm-island\">Why visiting Qeshm Island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/why-you-should-visit-qeshm-island\/\">Qeshm Island<\/a> is a top destination to visit in the south of Iran. Not only it has plenty of beautiful beaches and easy access to Hormuz and Hengam Islands, but it\u2019s also a UNESCO geopark. As such, the islands possess many stunning natural sites with great geological importance, such as the Chahkooh Canyon, the Star Valley, and the Salt Cave. Visitors will also enjoy discovering the local culture, a mix between Persia and the Arab world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-6-bonood-beach\">6. Bonood Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-61978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bonood-Beach-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located near Mogham Beach, Bonood Beach is one of these hidden gems that can be found along the Hormozgan coastline. Located near the fishing village of Bonood, this beach has beautiful sandy creeks carved by the sea between the rocks. It\u2019s a perfect destination for swimming and enjoying the clear waters of the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4nNKb9uMTgbr2nMJ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Bonood Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-bonood\">Why visiting Bonood?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to Bonood will allow you not only to enjoy the beauties of the beach, but also to discover the picturesque village of Bonood, near Asaluyeh. The whole area is made of various beautiful beaches to discover, such as Kushkonar and Mogham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-7-darak-beach\">7. Darak Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Darak Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Darak Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Darak.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-darak-beach\/\" title=\"Iran&#8217;s Darak Beach \u2013 Where the Sea Meets the Desert\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3475\">Darak beach<\/a> is one of most strange, yet amazing spots of Iran and even the world, where the sea and the desert meet. This exceptional paradox has created such a beauty that, in spite of being discovered and known just recently, has been visited by many travelers and tourists. Read more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine the vast sand dunes of the desert meeting the blue waves of the sea. That\u2019s exactly what\u2019s waiting for the visitor at Darak Beach, a stunning beach in the Gulf of Oman, in the southeast of Iran. A few palm trees here and there are making the decor complete for some of your most beautiful memories of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khordad-national-uprising\/\" title=\"Khordad National Uprising\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"5784\">beaches in Iran<\/a>. While making memorable photoshoots, Darak Beach is not the most proper location for swimming because of its proximity with the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gnrUiCa2HXezWVVc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Darak Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-sistan-and-baluchistan\">Why visiting Sistan and Baluchistan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This southeastern province of Iran is one of the less visited in Iran and Darak Beach can indeed be hard to reach depending on where you are coming from. Yet, besides the amazing coastline and beaches, Baluchistan is a blend of rich culture and unique natural landmarks, such as the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/martian-mountains-of-chabahar\/\" title=\"Discover the Martian Mountains of Chabahar\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"69500\">Martian Mountains<\/a> and the Berris Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-8-rishehr-beach\">8. Rishehr Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" title=\"Rishehr Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"Rishehr Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61979\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4566145092460883;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-780x536.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-220x150.jpg 220w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-684x470.jpg 684w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rishehr-Beach.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rishehr beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rishehr Beach is one of Bushehr\u2019s beaches, a city located in the southwest of the country. For sunset and during the weekend, it\u2019s a spot highly appreciated by locals to sit by the deep turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and have a walk barefoot in the sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iP3hghAoJTLJ6ipA6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Rishehr Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-bushehr\">Why visiting Bushehr?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rishehr is located just 30 minutes south of the historical city center of Bushehr, a lovely old port city. Bushehr has kept a unique atmosphere with its white buildings and old architecture. The city is particularly famous for its local music and has a few <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/music-in-the-air-in-bushehr\/\">music festivals<\/a> every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-9-gisoom-beach\">9. Gisoom Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"676\" title=\"Gisoom Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Gisoom Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach.jpg 950w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach-780x555.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach-661x470.jpg 661w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gisoom-Beach-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not only on the southern coast of Iran that visitors can appreciate the beach. In the northern provinces as well, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/gilan-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Gilan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Gilan<\/a> and Mazandaran in particular, the Caspian Sea offer some nice beaches with a completely different atmosphere. Gisoom is one of them, and probably the most famous. Located in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/destinations\/gilan\/\" title=\"Gilan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79720\">Gilan<\/a> Province, Gisoom Beach is near the lush environment of Gisoom Jungle, making the green forests meeting the blue waves of the sea. Gisoom Beach is a popular camping destination and also offers many watersport activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CeL69s8utP8MPLug7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Gisoom Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-gilan\">Why visiting Gilan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/gilan-travel-guide\">Gilan<\/a> is a beloved province for all Iranians, famous for its green forests and tasty food. While the waters of the Caspian Sea are not as stunning as the Persian Gulf, that green and lush environment creates a unique atmosphere. Rudkhan Castle, Masouleh Village, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/rasht-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Rasht\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Rasht<\/a> Bazaar, and the lagoon of Bandar Anzali are among the most famous sightseeing of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-10-maroo-white-beach\">10. Maroo White Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" title=\"Maroo White Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"Maroo White Beach\" class=\"wp-image-61981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-780x532.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-220x150.jpg 220w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-690x470.jpg 690w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Maroo-White-Beach.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maroo white beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called Shidvar Island, <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-most-beautiful-islands-of-iran\/\">Maroo Island<\/a> is a tiny island of the Persian Gulf that reminds of the Caribbean islands. Visitors can enjoy its beautiful beach of white sand and crystal clear waters. It\u2019s a perfect destination for swimming and diving to see colorful fishes and plenty of corals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FhsZYkZiznHeGCQz6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Maroo White Beach on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-maroo-island\">Why visiting Maroo Island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature lovers will be in paradise on Maroo Island. The island is protected by the Environment and Maritime Organization and requires an authorization to be visited. It\u2019s accessible by boat from Bandar-e Mogham and can easily be visited over one day and it\u2019s pretty small.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Iran&#8217;s top 10 beaches for an unforgettable coastal escape. 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