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October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Iran's tropical Indian Ocean port: Martian mountains, the Pink Lagoon, Baluch culture and empty beaches.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Busy port on the Strait of Hormuz with a colourful fish market, Hindu temple and Afro-Persian music — the jump-off point for Hormuz and Qeshm.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

An ancient hydraulic marvel on the Karun River: Sasanian watermills and waterfalls, plus day trips to Chogha Zanbil and Susa.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Kurdish city of rock reliefs: the UNESCO Bisotun inscription, the Sasanian grottoes of Taq-e Bostan and the Tekyeh Moaven ol-Molk.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Ancient Ecbatana, capital of the Medes: Avicenna's tomb, the Ganjnameh inscriptions and the vast water cave of Ali Sadr.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Former Safavid capital and base for the Alamut Valley — the legendary castles of the Assassins — and the great dome of Soltaniyeh.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

A stepped mountain village where the roofs are the streets — yellow houses, misty forests and cool summers in the Alborz.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Green, rainy capital of Gilan on the Caspian side: a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a lively bazaar and the gateway to Masouleh.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Oasis villages on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir: palm groves, dunes, a salt lake and the best stargazing in Iran.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Iran's resort island: coral beaches, the Greek Ship wreck at sunset, cycling around the coast and visa-free entry for foreigners.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The rainbow island: red, yellow and ochre soils, a Portuguese fort, red-sand beaches and a creative local art scene.

October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The largest island in the Persian Gulf: UNESCO geopark canyons, mangrove forests, salt caves and laid-back fishing villages.