Kish Island was an Arab port, famous for pearls in the 12thcentury. Kish Island is in the Persian Gulf, 17 km away from the south offshore of Iran. It is also a part of the Hormozgan province. It has got the status of a free trade zone. There are innumerable numbers of shopping malls, hotels, resorts, and places of tourist attraction.
Over the years, Kish Island has been known as a spot of tourist attraction. It has been estimated that over 1.5 million tourist visit Kish Island annually. The Government of Iran, in the mid 90s has taken various steps to develop this island city. Many programs and construction projects has been launched to attract foreign trade and investment. Over the years there has been an increase in international trade.
November and March is the best time to visit Kish Island. Most of the tourist comes here to see the beautiful white sandy beaches. The major spots of tourist attraction are as follows:
- Dolphin Park: The Park has over 12,000 palm trees. It is situated in the south east corner of Kish Island. Dolphin Park includes Butterfly Garden, Exotic Bird Garden, Volcanic Mountain, Cactus Garden, Dolphinarium, Silkworm Compound, Artificial rain forest, The world of Orchids
- Marjan Beach Park
- The Ancient Town of Harireh
- Derakht-e- Sabz ( Green Park )
Kish Island Iran can be reached by air from Tehran and Shiraz. There are boat services also available, if you travel through water from Bushehr and Bandar-e-Abbas.
Visitors can also stay in the following Hotels in
Kish Island includes:
- Dariush Grand Hotel
- The Eram Hotel
- The Shayan
Tour to Kish Island gives you an opportunity to experience the ancient Iranian civilization.
