Qeshm Island

Qeshm Island, the largest island in Iran and the Middle East, is located in Hormozgan Province. It is bordered to the north by the city of Bandar Abbas, the center of Khamir District and part of Bandar Lengeh County; to the northeast by Hormuz Island; to the east by Larak Island; to the south by Hengam Island; and to the southwest by the Greater and Lesser Tunb islands and Abu Musa. Qeshm is known for its large area, its varied climate and its distinctive natural phenomena. The highest temperature recorded on the island is 46 degrees Celsius and the lowest is 16 degrees Celsius.

Because of its natural diversity and historical attractions, Qeshm Island is known as the "Land of the Seven Wonders." Ancient mountains with unique shapes and features, green forests and mysterious caves have turned the island into a place of beautiful stories and remarkable sights. Its historical and natural attractions reveal their own charm from every angle you view them.

Among Qeshm's unique attractions is the Salt Mountain (Namakdan Mountain), located in the southwest of the island. Rising 397 meters, this mountain was formed by an accumulation of igneous rocks and salt deposits. As a natural landmark of historical importance, it offers educational and recreational facilities for visitors. Chahkooh Canyon is another of Qeshm's natural attractions; it reaches a depth of 100 meters and displays the erosion of sedimentary rock. In addition, the village of Berkeh Khalaf lies next to the Stars Valley, which has become a legendary place for the locals because of the strange sounds that are heard there.