The same lies like an oyster shell amidst the waters of the Persian Gulf, covering an area of 41.9 sq. km. Hormoz Island is located to the southeast of Bandar Abbas and lies within 10 nautical miles from it.
About Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas is a port city and capital of Hormozgan Province on the southern coast of Iran, on the Persian Gulf.The city occupies a strategic position on the narrow Strait of Hormuz. Bandar Abbas is also the capital and largest city of Bandar Abbas County.The earliest record of Bandar Abbas is during the reign of Darius the Great (between 522 and 486 BCE). Darius's commander, Silacus, embarked from Bandar Abbas to India and the Red Sea. ...
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Qebleh Do’a Ceremony – 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 ...
Kolah Farangi Mansion – Bandar Abbas
Kolah Farangi Mansion is located in the central part of Bandar-e Abbas County and is one of the sights in Hormozgan Province in the south of Iran.Kolah Farangi Mansion was the old and historical customs of Bandar-e Abbas and the domestic and ...
Berkeh Haye Baran – Bandar Abbas
This complex includes five water reservoirs related to Safavid era with stunning and exquisite domes which have been made of stone and mortar. The lakes have four main openings for water exploitation.Fresh water reservoirs of Bandar-e Abbas ...
Genoo Mountain – Bandar Abbas
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 ...
Hormoz Castle – Bandar Abbas
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. ...
Delgosha Jame Mosque – Bandar Abbas
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) ...
Sooza Village – Bandar Abbas
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 ...
Kish Island – Bandar Abbas
Kish Island (economic free zone) is located in the Persian Gulf waters, to the southwest of Bandar Abbas, and is an oval shaped island with an area of 89.7 sq. km. It has a length and width of 15.6 and 7 km. respectively.Its center for cultured ...