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Kish Island measuring 91.5 kilometers in area is situated 18 kilometers south of Iran's southern coast and about 300 kilometers away from the port city of Bandar Abbas.

Kish is almost elliptical with an east-west length of 13 kilometers , and a 7 kilometer width running north-south . the Island's highest point is its eastern part which rises about 45 meters above the sea level. And , its relative heigh is 32 meters which means only 13 meters difference from its highest point.

The Shores of Kish Island

Kish Island has a calm sea and beautiful coast . The coast in the northeast , west and south wings is made of rock where the sea is also wavy due to the wings blowing from the  sea. Kish soil made of coral with a silvery color dazzlingly shining under the sunlight . Such specification may not be seen in many other coasts in the world covered with gray sand .The sea water in Kish island is bright and clear in a way that the bottom of the sea can be easily seen from a very far distance . Kish coast is one of the least dangerous coasts in the world .

Coast of Kish Island

Since there is no dangerous shark in the sea , people can enjoy the water without any danger  threatening them . It should be noted that the sharks which are some times seen in the Kish coasts , feed on small fishes and are therefore no threat to people swimming there .  Kish coast is one of the exceptional coasts suitable for aquatics both in winter and summer . 

The Aqarium

Aquatic life in the Persian Gulf is diverse. The clear water along the beach gives tourists an easy view of the variety of fish species, some of which are very interesting. You can even take a ride in a glass-bottom boat and see the fish that swim a little further away from the shore.
The Kish aquarium is located within the Art Center displaying a variety of unique marine species of the Persian Gulf. If you don't scuba dive to get a first hand view of the natural habitat of the colorful fish, a visit to the aquarium will be the alternative. We recommend that all tourists, especially children and the youth, take the time to visit the aquarium.

Derakht-e-Sabz

The topography o the Island is such that the surface water flows to a certain part in the north called the Portuguese Valley . Therefore , the area is naturally vegetated and one of the Island's oldest lour trees is there . Around this tree the Derakht-e-Sabz Park has been created.

The verdant area, the buildings and wooden pavements and fences remind one of the Caspian Sea coast . But what attracts tourists to this spot is the size of this mythical tree.

The cloths tied to this tree give it a sacred aura and that is the exactly what some people believe .No one knows how this belief was formed and who were the first people to tie the first knots around the branches . Its interesting to know that the native people do not believe in the sacredness of this very old tree and say that , most probably , visitors and the new residents of the Island are the ones who promoted this idea.

The Derakht-e-Sabz Park adjacent to the historical town of Harireh, Providing a pleasant atmosphere for the visitors to Harireh to relax and rest.

History of  Kish

Kish has a long history of about 3,000 years, being called under various names such as Kamtina, Arakia, Arakata, and Ghiss in the course of time. In 325 BC, Alexander the Great commissioned Niarkus to set off an expedition voyage into the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Niarkus's writings indicate that he visited Araracta in the 4th century BC. His descriptions of Araracta precisely match with the characteristics of Kish.

Taxi & Car Rental

The road system in Kish Island is modern, well-lit and easily navigated by car. Public transportation is  reliable. Rental cars are available at numerous locations. Air-conditioned taxis are readily available at major hotels or taxi stands. Their drivers are often literate but may not speak English. An international  driving license is acceptable .