Author: Saeed Daneshmandi/ Photo by: Yury Birukov
As the ferry traverses the bright waters of the Persian Gulf, I run through the memories of my last trip to the small island I’m heading for. Little did I know back then that my brief excursion would uncover a world of wonders and draw me back to revisit southern Iran. If the sheer beauty of the colours and forms the land took on here could fascinate me for the duration of my short trip, then what level of ecstasy would explorers and experts feel? I wasn’t going to wait around to hear an answer; I was going back to look for one. Now, as I hoist my backpack onto my back and embark on my journey, I know with certitude that I’ve stumbled upon one of the world’s lesser known treasures and I’m ready to rediscover the hidden gems that Hormuz Island has to offer.
Located 8 kilometres off Iran’s southern coast, Hormuz Island is accessible via the port of Bandar Abbas from the mainland or the port of Qeshm, the region’s largest island. Though the one-hour ferry ride was comfortable, afterwards I still fancied sitting on firm ground, which prompted me to take a left at the dock’s exit. This scenic street is lined with a few of the island’s best cafés, where I could bask in the sunshine while sipping away at my coffee to the sound of the sea. Afterwards, I continued down the street and came to realise it led to the northernmost point of an otherwise round island spanning 42 square kilometres. It was no coincidence that the island’s castle stood tall at this critical point, overlooking Bandar Abbas in the distance and all that lay in between…
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