Do not leave Qeshm without seeing these sights!
The sights of Qeshm are beyond imagination and this island hosts the most special and unique natural and cultural attractions. Perhaps when most people hear the name of this island, they remember it with a large area and high-priced shopping centers; But Qeshm has many attractions. In this article from Sights Iran, we will introduce you to the sights of Qeshm so that you can plan your trip to this lovely island in such a way that you can see the sights of Qeshm as much as possible and get the most out of your trip. Of course, in this article, we will not introduce the markets and water activities of Qeshm and only introduce the sights of Qeshm. Stay with us.
Where are the sights of Qeshm?
Valley of Statues, Chahkoh Gorge, Shore Valley, Nemcdan Cave, Portuguese Castle, Hengam Island, Laft Village, Tel Av Wells, Star Valley, Mangrove Forest, Khorbes Castle and Historical Caves, Naz Islands, Darghan Old Market and Bibi Reservoir, all of these places are the sights of Qeshm Island. The variety of sights in Qeshm makes many tourists choose this island as their destination when traveling with a tour to the south.
Valley of statues
In order to get to know the Valley of Statues, it is good to know a little about the Geopark. Geopark in simple definition refers to areas that have unique or rare geological phenomena. Each geopark consists of several geosites; Such as the Valley of the Statues, which is one of the 25 registered geosites of Qeshm in UNESCO, which is very similar to the Valley of the Stars, and in fact, they are giant rocks that have a unique shape and image; with the difference that the architect of these rocks is nature and no human has played a role in creating its special and beautiful appearance.
Chahkoh Strait
Chahkoh Gorge is one of those places of interest in Qeshm whose image can remain in your memory for years. This natural attraction is known as one of the seven wonders of Qeshm and one of the geosites of Qeshm Geopark. This gorge is 100 meters deep in the valley and was created due to natural erosion.
Chahkoh is a geotourist attraction consisting of sedimentary rocks created by climate change. Accessing the Chahkoh Valley is a bit difficult for two reasons; One is that it is about 70 km away from the city center, and the second reason is its access route, which requires a bit of walking. However, don’t doubt that Chahkoh is worth visiting and you must see it closely during your trip to Qeshm.
Namakdan Cave
One of the most beautiful places to visit in Qeshm is the Namakdan Salt Cave, which is known as one of the largest salt caves in the world. This cave is 90 kilometers away from the city center and its access is a bit more difficult compared to most other attractions in Qeshm. But watching it is not without pleasure. Namakdan cave is one of the geosites of Qeshm and is considered one of the seven wonders of Qeshm. So far, 6 kilometers and 400 meters of this cave have been discovered; But due to the difficult access to its depths, the real size of this cave is still unknown.
Salt Valley
In the south of Namakdan Cave, there is another interesting place in Qeshm called Dere Shoor. The natives of the region know this valley as “Tengeh Makineh” or “Hobad” and thanks to its special nature, it is known as one of the geosites of Qeshm Geopark. The width of this gorge is 12 km and one of its special features is the eerie sound that can be heard when the wind passes through its walls. Sulfur springs are another attraction of the Salt Valley. The people of Qeshm and natives of the region used these springs for treatment. It is good to know that there is no vegetation in this valley.
Portuguese castle
If you have read the article about the castles of southern Iran, you know the results of the historical war between Iran and Portugal. Now after centuries, you can see remnants of that era in Qeshm. However, compared to other Portuguese castles in the south of Iran, the Portuguese castle of Qeshm has been less cared for and most of its structures are being destroyed; But still, it is worth visiting because of its important history. It is possible to visit the Portuguese castle every day and at any hour of the day.
Hengam Island
Hengam is a small island in the south of Qeshm and is located in Qeshm. Tourists can go to Kendalo Wharf next to Qeshmgardi and from there take a boat to Hengam Island. There are two well-known attractions in Hengama Island, which are: the silver beach and the playful dolphins around the island. On the silver beach of Hengam, due to the presence of special minerals, you can see silver sands that have a unique shine. Of course, the silver beach can only be seen in a part of the island, and due to the preservation of this natural attraction, it is only possible to view it from afar.
Another sight to see in Qeshm are the dolphins that swim around the island from autumn to the second half of spring; Therefore, if you travel to Qeshm this season, you can see dolphins; Provided that you go early in the morning when it is not crowded to see the dolphins. Of course, watching dolphins on Hengam Island depends to a large extent on luck; Because several factors such as air temperature, the amount of sea waves and even noise have a direct effect on the presence of dolphins. In any case, if you want to see these lovely aquatic animals, first ask your tour leader about the chance of visiting them, and then board the boats on the island through the steep jetty.
Tel Av wells
As we said, these wells are located in Laft village. Tal Av wells, also known as “Tala” and “Tlav”, are one of the smartest inventions of Iranians to obtain fresh water in the region. Since it was not possible to obtain fresh water by digging a well in this area, they built wells to store rainwater, which were filled with fresh rainwater during the rainy season and used throughout the year.
According to some, the construction of Tel Av wells dates back to the Achaemenid period, and today only about 100 wells remain out of about 400 reservoirs in Bandar Laft. It may be interesting to know that not only the construction of wells followed certain patterns, but people also had special customs to use them.
Valley of the Stars
Star Valley is one of the seven wonders of Qeshm Island and one of its natural attractions that you must visit on your trip to Qeshm. As you have noticed so far, there are many unique natural attractions in Qeshm that are the result of various natural phenomena. One of these natural phenomena in Qeshm, which has a special image similar to the surface of the planet Mars, is the Valley of Stars. According to local legends, the cause of this valley was the collision of a star, and this is the reason for its name. This amazing attraction is located near Barkeh Khalaf village, one of the cleanest villages in Qeshm. Star Valley is also known as one of the geosites of Qeshm Geopark, and this issue has been registered in UNESCO.
Naz islands
In the southeast of Qeshm, there are two exceptional islands called Naz Islands, which are a must for every tourist. Just as a dreamlike scene is created in the mangrove forest at high tide, Naz islands also take on a different look every 6 hours. At high tide, these islands are connected to Qeshm Island and you can walk along this path and enjoy the surrounding scenery. When the tide is high, these two islands are so far away from Qeshm Island that no one can think that they are connected.
