AI generatedKish Island
Iran · Hormozgan
Short description of Kish Island
Kish (کیش) is a small coral island in the Persian Gulf and Iran’s main holiday and duty free destination. Iranians come for the beaches, the shopping malls and the warm winter, and the island is served by direct flights from across the country. The Kariz underground city, a former qanat cut into the coral rock, now runs as a cool passage of galleries and cafés below the streets. The rusting hull of a Greek cargo ship sits offshore and is the classic sunset view. Diving, jet skis and a coastal cycle path fill the days, and the ruins of Harireh recall a medieval port town.
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Recommended length of stay
Travel seasons at a glance
Best time to visit: December – February
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All highlights and sights
- Kariz underground city
- Greek Ship wreck at sunset
- Duty free malls of Kish
- Coral beaches on the north shore
- Harireh ancient city ruins
- Dolphin Park and bird garden
- Diving on the island reefs
- Cycle path around the island
- Ocean Water Park
- Marjan Beach promenade
- Traditional dhow harbour
- Seafood restaurants on the waterfront
Ways to get there and away
- Airports nearby:
- KIH Kish International Airport (Kish Island) · 3.6 km south(recommended)
- BDH Bandar Lengeh International Airport (Bandar Lengeh) · 84 km east
- LFM Lamerd Airport (Lamerd) · 120 km northwest
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry
- Nearest seaports:
- Kish Wharf · 2.7 km northeast
- Passenger terminal · 90 km east
- Nearest railway station:
- المطار - مبنى رقم 1 (Dubai🇦🇪) · 198 km southeast
Ports: © OpenStreetMap contributors
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