Bandar Abbas travel guide

Why go

Bandar Abbas is the gateway to the Persian Gulf islands, but it is worth a day for its markets, its mix of cultures and its seafront.

Things to do

• The fish and fruit bazaar in the morning.
• The 19th-century Hindu Temple built by Indian merchants.
• Women in the traditional colourful borqa masks in the bazaars.
• Evening walks on the seafront promenade; try falafel and fried fish.

Nearby

Boats to Hormuz and Qeshm; the hot springs of Geno; Minab's Thursday market.

Getting there

Flights from Tehran and Shiraz; buses and trains from Kerman, Yazd and Shiraz.

Tips

Visit November–March; summers are humid and very hot.