Details About Qeshm

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Qeshm is an island situated in the Strait of Hormuz off the south coast of Iran (Persia) and east of the Persian Gulf. The surface is mostly rocky and barren. It is Iran's largest and the Persian Gulf's largest island.

Attractions

Qeshm island is famous for its wide range of ecotourist attractions such as the Hara marine forests. According to environmentalists, about 1.5% of the world birds and 25% of Iran's native birds annually migrate to Hara forests which is the first national geo park.

Activities

An ancient Portuguese castle, historic mosques, Seyyed Mozaffar and Bibi Maryam shrines, various ponds and mangrove forests are among the tourism attractions in the island, which sits across the azure waters of the Persian Gulf. Several domes, salty caves, the preserved area in Shibderaz Village where turtles hatch as well as numerous ports and wharfs are among the tourist potentials of the island.

Currency

Currency in Iran: Iranian rial (IRR)

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