This castle is perhaps the largest colonial castle built in the history of Persia. Timetable of ferries from Qeshm to Hormuz Island and vice versa departure from Qeshm Shahid Zakeri port to Hormuz Islandĭeparture from Hormuz port to Qeshm shahid Zakeri portĪt 750 meters from the harbor of the island of Hormuz, the famous Portuguese castle is located.
The same ferris return from Hormuz to Qeshm at 8:00am, the last one leaves Hormuz at 3pm to Qeshm Island. Timetable of ferries from Bandarabbas to Hormuz Island and vice versa departure from Bandarabbas Haqqani port to Hormuz Islandĭeparture from Hormuz port to Bandarabbasįerries also leave from Qeshm Island (Qeshm Town Shahid Zakeri Port) at 7am and 2pm, tickets 150.00 IRR (about 1.5 US $). The first scheduled boat from bandar Abbas start at 06:45am, and the last leaves the Bandarabbas to Hormuz at 08:30pm. A one way ticket costs 100.000 IRR (about 1 US $ ). Travelers can go to Hormuz island on ferries from Bandar Abbas City, departing from the Shahid Haqani Passenger Port.
1747 stylized map of Hormuz Island and New Hormuz City in Johann Caspar Arkstee and Henricus Merkus’ How to get to Hormuz Island By boat The island then occupied by the Portuguese.Eventually, the Portuguese were driven out by the Safavid Shah Abbas in the early 17th century and Shah Abbas transferred the trade center to Port Gembron, which then inherited Bandar Abbas’s name from the king. Visitors from Hormoz described it as rich, crowded, and luxurious. Due to the strategic location of the island, the new Hormuz soon became an important commercial center that attracted many immigrants from Hormozgan and further districts such as India and Africa. With many people displaced from the city, he first moved to Kish Island and then moved to Hormuz. With the bloody attack of the Mongols, the 15th Emir of Hormoz was forced to leave the city to save his life. Due to the lack of fresh water, Iranian engineers have constructed a water pipeline from the mainland. Specialists have helped cultivate white mangrove or Hara trees to grow in the climate. Due to a lack of precipitation, the soil and water are salty.
The highest point of the island is about 186 metres (610 ft) above sea level. It is covered by sedimentary rock and layers of volcanic material on its surface. The existence of minerals and beautiful gems has given the name of the geological museum.Hormuz Island has an area of 42 km 2 (16 sq mi). The people of island are so kind and the security and safety is 100% you can eat delicious sea food and visit tourist sites of island such as Portoguese castle, Valley of Statues and Spanish Beach,Rainbow Valley, the Silent Valley, the Salt Cave,Snowy mountain, Bloody Beach and Saffron Desert etc. The population of Hormuz approximately 7,000 people. And also there are some cheap hostels for travelers. Camping is allowed in everywhere in island.
You can go there with Boats from Bandar Abbas city or Qeshm Island in south of Iran. Hormuz island is popular for its stunning natural sights especially its colorful soil .some of attractions of Hormuz include Portoguese castle, Valley of Statues and Spanish Beach,Rainbow Valley, the Silent Valley, the Salt Cave,Snowy mountain, Bloody Beach and Saffron Desert.Ī magical tiny colourful island in south of Iran on Persian Gulf watersĪmazing and unforgettable place in South of IRAN.