About

The largest island in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm is fringed with biologically diverse mangrove forests, attractive beaches and 60 Bandari village. Its sun-scorched interior features geologically significant canyons, hills, caves and valleys, most of which are now protected as part of the UNESCO recognized Qeshm Island Geo park. Qeshm is a duty -free zone- a sort of poor person’s Kish …

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Planning a Trip

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Getting Around

Qeshm is accessible by air, speedboat and car ferry. This is one place where it really helps to have a car (particularly a 4WD), and we recommend that you consider hiring one at Bandar Abbas airport and bringing it to the island on the car ferry from Bandar Pol. There is no public transport on Qeshm, and the only way …

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History & Culture

Historical records concerning the Qeshm Island date far back into the pre-Islamic era. Names as Qeshm, Keshm, Kish and Tunb mark the lengthy stay of Ilamids in the area, several centuries BC. It is, apparently, the island called Alexandria or Aracia by Ptolemy, in the 2nd century CE and as Alexandria byAmmianusMarcellinus in the 4th century. On account of its …

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Top Attractions

Qeshm Town: There’s nothing much to see in the island’s main settlement, most Iranian visitors head to the extensive Bazaar Bozorg (Pasdaran Sq.) and the newer but uninspiring duty-free malls along this trip, but these don’t hold much allure for foreign visitors. Portuguese Castle: This crumbling edifice is Qeshm Town’s best-known sight, but once you’ve photographed the palm tree through …

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