Hormoz Island – Bandar Abbas

This ceremony is performed when the rain fail to fall. The chief prayer leader arranges such that the congregation assembles at the public place for prayers or (Mossallah) for this event. Groups of children are sent out amongst the inhabitants to collect money and eatables. Whilst they are busy...

The same is located alongside the Bandar Abbas-Soroo Road, towards the pier of Bandar Abbas and within a distance of 250 m. The remains of this structure resembles that of a Ziggurat from the Elamite and Babylonian periods. in addition to which the jagged stone of the dome distinctively displays an...

This village is located 39 km. to the south west of Qeshm city and is on the coastal area, and Hormoz Strait is to its south. It has a warm and dry climate. Historical vestiges near this village are, the Leit or Khalesi Dam which lies 4 km. north west of the Dirastan Village. The Guran Dam in the...

This relic is one of the important vestiges from the times of the Portuguese and their domination on the coastal areas and islands of the Persian Gulf. The same is located in north of this island. This structure was constructed in the year 1507 AD. on the orders of Alfonso de Albuquerque the...

The same has been constructed at a distance of 50 km. west of Bandar Abbas on the Kal (Kool) River. It is a relic of the Safavid era. Currently 33 arches remain to be seen of this bridge.

This spring is situated at a distance of 34 km. northeast of Bandar Abbas and alongside the Bandar Abbas-Sirjan Road. The water from this spring which is calcium sulfuric in nature is used for irrigating the palm groves or plantations and also for bathing purposes. This spring is equipped with two...

The believes regarding the winds of Zaar came all the way from Ethiopia to the Islamic land. "Hawa" people where those who involved by one of these winds. These are so to speak evil winds that possess a person, who then has to be freed from it by the performance of a special ritual. The person or...

Geno Hot Water Spring and Geno Tourist Complex are close to Bandar-e Abbas in Hormozgan and is considered one of the tourist and treatment attractions of the region. The complex with an area of 10 thousand square meters contains male and female pools, Jacuzzi, a residential complex with 23 rooms,...

Jemeh Mosque of Bandar Abbas, also known as Delgosha Mosque, is located in Bandar Abbas City, Hormozgan Province, and it is one of the most important religious monuments of this province. This monument lies around the corner of Telaqani (Saheli) Boulevard and Jameh Mosque of Bandar Abbas Street. It...

There is a salt dome 3 kilometers from the north western side of Siaho and its main part is made of salt and there are very long salt caves in it. Salt dissolution forms are formed in the dome in various shapes. The salt dome of Khrsyn Siaho has exquisite views – especially the salt waterfall,...

The Genoo Mountains with an elevation of 2,347 m. lie 29 km. northwest of Bandar Abbas between the villages of Feen, Siyahoo and Asiyeen. The weather in this area is relatively moderate, and due to this purpose it is renounced for its environmental and recreational areas.

The Anthropological Museum of Bandar Abbas is located in the ancient Hindu temple of this city. Here former remnants of the former civilizations of the coastal and surrounding islands are on display. Besides which relics such as ancient articles that were in use, local apparel and implements...