Colorful Hormuz Island of Persian Gulf

One of the most beautiful islands in Iran is Hormuz Island Persian Gulf, which is an oval islands and a salt dome. The island is a place of a completely different culture, so you step on a different planet. The rainbow Island of Persian Gulf is an island of colors that has emerged from the sea. The Rainbow Island of Persian Gulf contains many attractions, from colorful floors to different architecture. Visiting Rainbow Island is very suitable for travelers who want to travel without difficulties and visit interesting places. Hormuz is a colorful island that contains a wide range of colors to seventy and its edible soil is another wonder of this island.

The Wonders of the Rainbow Island of Persian Gulf

The population of Hormuz Island of Persian Gulf is less than 8,000 people that often speak Persian and some speak English. They also use Iranian currency for exchange. This island is a very beautiful and amazing place and has many attractions like Qeshm World Geopark. Further more, the road around it and mountains and rocks in the middle of it have created extraordinary views.

On this island, visiting the wonders is often free and you can see the sights if you schedule the right time. You can visit all the wonders and attractions of Hormuz in one day tour. But if you have more time, there are many local secrets to discover. With the help of locals, you can visit places that are not on Iran tourist maps and are very original, and you can be amazed at the attractions. We recommend that you spend more than one day exploring this beautiful place.

Local Traditional Foods of Persian Gulf

One of the authentic and traditional foods of Hormuz Island is the belly stone-fish and local bread. Meatballs is one of the local dishes of this island, fried with special spices. Locals of Persian Gulf boil the ingredients chickpeas, fry potatoes, spicy onions, and cook pilaf with broth and various spices. Colomba is another local dish of Persian in the island cooked with fish with raw wheat bran.

How to get to Hormuz Island?

The easiest way to reach the rainbow island is by passenger ships from Bandar Abbas or Qeshm Island. With these ships you can easily get to your beautiful and wonderful destination. The departure times of the ships from Bandar Abbas to Hormuz are at 07:00, 09:00, 12:00, 02:00, 17:00 and 20:30 and the crossing to the Island takes about 40 minutes. Ferries from Qeshm to Hormuz are at 7am and 2pm and it takes 50 minutes to reach the destination.

Excursion Around Hormuz Island

One of the points that made the trip to Hormuz Island interesting is the three-wheeled motorbikes. These red motorbikes that match the color of the island’s soil that can ride up to 6 people and go around the island. When you get off at the rainbow island’ coast, you will see tricycles on both sides that are ready to pick up passengers. After you get on, everyone goes around the roadside by the sea which takes just an hour.

Water Sport in Persian Gulf

Diving is one of the most exciting activities you can do in the Persian Gulf Islands. Around Hormuz, due to the favorable water conditions and the depth of the sea, it is considered one of the most suitable diving places in the Far Gulf. Especially for people who do not know how to dive and do not have experience in swimming in open waters.

You can apply for Iran Tourist Visa, book your favorable hotel. It’s good to know that it is possible to travel to Iran by public transportation like plain, train, ship, bus and even private vehicle. Traveling Iran will bring you unforgettable moments from natural attractions in addition to its historical and cultural sights. By and large, Iransense Tour Operator aims to lead and offer you amazing different Iran tours which you are interested in.