Kish Island, one of the sunshine coasts of Iran, is the most hedonistic spot in this country. Because of its free trade zone situation, this island is accosted as a paradise for its consumers, with many shopping malls, resort hotels, and tourist attractions. Kish Island, with an area of 90 km, is often known as the Pearl of the Persian Gulf and a beautiful resort in the Middle East. This island, unlike the rest of Iran, has relaxed laws. The residents of Kish, like other parts of Iran, are hospitable and friendly. So, here’s a rundown of some of the best Kish attractions .
Top 11 tourist Attractions of Kish Island
- The Greek Ship
- Ocean Theme Park
- Harireh Ancient City
- Kariz Underground City
- Kish Dolphin Park
- Grand Recreational Pier
- Ladies’ Beach
- Baqu Village
- Ayani House
- Twin Water Reservoir of Kish
- Exhibition of Kish Reptiles and Deer Park
The Greek Ship
A 75-year-old cargo ship called the Greek Ship has been beached on Kish Island since 1966. Recently, this ship has become one of the significant Kish tourist attractions, where numerous people gather on the beach to watch the sunset. In the area of the Greek Ship, you can find whatever you want, from Iranian restaurants to Lebanese coffee shops and bike rentals. The Greek Ship will be a memorable experience for those who enjoy a peaceful environment.
Ocean Theme Park
Ocean Park was opened in 2017 and is the first water park themed in Iran. This outdoor park was designed by the veteran architect Ahmad Jafari and is based on the story of a Mystery of the Sun Castle theme. In the Kish tourism industry, this theme park is a significant contributor and has more than 400 staff, 4 pools, 2 restaurants, 4 coffee shops, 2 shopping malls, 13 rides, and a spa. During the first six months, Ocean Water Park made a new record in the Kish tourism industry, attracting more than 80 thousand tourists.
Harireh Ancient City
Harireh Ancient City is situated in the central, northern part of the Kish island and offers a fantastic view of its antique architecture. Some remain intact today, but the ruins show it was a thriving region. The researchers estimate that this place was established 1000 years ago, and people lived there for 600 years.
Kariz Underground City
Water has been a rare resource in different parts of Iran. The ancient Iranians created the qanat system, leading the water to arid areas with vertical wells. This qanat is 2,500 years old, and you can walk through tunnels and view the Kariz qanat system from a close view. These tunnels expanded over 5 miles, making Kariz like a city underground.
Kish Dolphin Park
A 170-acre park called Dolphin Park, located on Kish Island has marine life and different types of gardens, including orchids and butterflies. It also has the biggest pool on the island, home to dolphins, whales, and sea lions. The bird garden of this park has more than 47 species, from birds to other animals. Visiting the park takes a few hours, especially if you have children.
Grand Recreational Pier
Iranian experts built the Kish Grand Recreational Pier in 20 months and inaugurated it in July 2006. It has wooden decks and steel pilling, with four side-deck spaces. This recreational pier has a ten thousand square meters area and is 437 meters long and 18 meters wide. Visitors can enjoy watching the colorful fishes and natural sights on this pier. It is good to mention that the structure and building of this pier did not hurt the marine habitat.
Ladies’ Beach
Paying money to use the beach is among the unnatural things. The Kish Ladies’ Beach is one of the cleanest and best beaches on Kish Island, and it receives little money for entry—some lockers in this beach area where you can put your stuff. There are also some showers to use when you are done. This beach is one of the perfect beaches with many facilities for women in the Middle East.
Baqu Village
One of the oldest and most beautiful villages in Kish is Baqu Village, which shows the natural and intact lifestyle of the ancient people of the Kish island. You can reach Baque village from Qorub Square Road or the Persian Gulf Highway.
Ayani House
Ayani House is situated in Harireh City. It shows the Iranian lifestyle and the old houses beside the Persian Gulf. The building dates back to the Ilkhanid era. The outside decoration of this house has star-shaped tiles that show the wealth and luxuries of the ancient people.
Twin Water Reservoir of Kish
The architecture of this water reservoir is one of the exciting designs of Kish Island buildings. It has five wind catchers and two domes in the middle so air can easily pass through it and keep the reservoir’s water cool. Wind catchers embedded in water reservoirs help keep water close to the freezing point and provide natural ventilation.
Exhibition of Kish Reptiles and Deer Park
The Reptiles Exhibition houses over 100 reptiles. It is situated next to Deer Park (Ahuan Park), allowing travelers to enjoy both tourist attractions quickly. Chuan Park is 2 hectares wide and has 17 cages for almost all kinds of animals. Several species of Australian birds also live in this park.
Kish Island is about 91.5 square kilometers in the Persian Gulf and part of Hormozgan Province in Iran. It is worth mentioning that this island is popular as a consumer’s paradise because of its shopping centers, resort hotels, and tourist attractions. Visit and enjoy.
