- Island in the gulf
- Entertainment
- Weather features of a beach holiday in Iran
- Useful information
Ancient Persia, known from history textbooks, was once located on the territory of modern Iran and an inquisitive tourist will find something to see and admire on this land. Ancient mosques and palaces, delightful work of silk carpets and precious jewelry, amazing aromas of local cuisine and museum expositions of a planetary scale will make up a varied program of stay for a person with any income and preferences. Gaining popularity among a certain circle of tourists and beach holidays in Iran - a peculiar and little similar to all known options in other countries of the world.
Island in the gulf
Despite the huge number of oil rigs, the Persian Gulf boasts the ideal state of its waters in most of the water area, and therefore the island of Kish, where a beach holiday in Iran is possible, is distinguished by the particular purity of both sand and sea water. It is on this small Iranian island that hotels are concentrated, where local fans of sea recreation and foreign guests who have chosen non-traditional beach values spend their weekends and vacations.
Reviews of tourists vacationing on the Iranian island are very diverse. Muslims feel quite comfortable here, but representatives of other confessions may find some customs and practices very strange and inconvenient.
The beaches of the island are divided into women and men. They are fenced and the entrance to the women is paid. The issue price is about US $ 1. At the same time, a tourist will not be able to swim in her usual bathing suit even here, because even on the beach no one has canceled the dress code. Hotel pools are usually closed and the opening hours for men and women are separated and indicated in the timetable.
Entertainment
Rest on the beaches of Iran is not limited to swimming in the sea and sunbathing. Real coral forests grow around the island in the waters of the bay, and therefore divers often come here.
Antiquity lovers can take a tour of the ruins of the city of Hirire and take photos of the ancient domed stone roofs. Fans of outdoor activities are happy to rent bicycles and take walks along specially equipped paths.
Visitors to the local terrarium get the chance to meet hundreds of reptile species, including even a flying snake. A favorite tourist attraction is a grounded Greek ship with real ghosts in the hold.
Foodies especially love the local restaurants serving the finest Persian cuisine. The highlight of any menu is oriental desserts and sweets.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Iran
The weather forecast for the resorts of the island of Kish always promises the sun. The swimming season here lasts almost all year round, although in the winter months the thermometer can drop to + 23 ° C. The water in January is quite cool - up to + 20 ° С, but the beaches are not crowded and you can book tours much cheaper than in the "high" season.
The peak of the heat falls on the summer period, when both in the water and in the air the thermometers unanimously freeze at around + 40 ° С. But in March-April and October-November, a beach vacation in Iran turns into a real pleasure.
Useful information
The best way to plan your trip to the beaches is after visiting the most famous landmarks on the mainland. This will require:
- Iranian visa. It is to be received at the consulate or upon arrival at the Tehran international airport.
- Flights. Direct flights are made several times a week from Moscow's Sheremetyevo by Aeroflot and IranAir. Travel time is about 4 hours. In the capital of Iran, you will have to transfer to a local flight to the island of Kish.
- Cash currency. The most profitable change is US dollars, and credit cards are accepted only in the most expensive hotels in the capital. It is also better not to rely on ATMs.
- Clothing to comply with the legally established dress code. Women should wear a headscarf and long sleeves. A maxi skirt or ankle-length pants are a must! Men are allowed shirts with sleeves below the elbow and only long trousers.
- Prices for hotels in the resort are not too humane and the average cost of a double room in a 4 * hotel can reach $ 150 in the high season.
The island of Kish is a free economic zone, and therefore it is much more profitable to make any purchases here than on the mainland of Iran.
