Qeshm Travel Guide | All about Qeshm
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Qeshm Travel Guide
Qeshm Island is a free zone area located in the Strait of Hormuz on the Persian Gulf and is the largest island in the Middle East. The island is adjacent to Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khamir, Lark Island, Hengam Island, and Tonb Islands. It has many natural, cultural and tourist attractions.
Seasons and Weather in Qeshm
The climate in Qeshm is hot and humid most of the year. So you can expect warm and dry summers and, cool, wet winters.
Autumn and winter in Qeshm
For this reason, the seasons of winter and autumn are considered to be the best time to visit Qeshm. Because most of Qeshm’s attractions are natural phenomena and they are located in open space and Sightseeing is much more pleasurable when it’s a little milder. But the seawater may be a little cold for swimming, but the water temperature is not so low that you cannot put your foot in the water. In these seasons, the chances of seeing beautiful dolphins in the Persian Gulf are higher, especially in the early morning. These times of the year also tend to be a little quieter than the summer months as kids are at school and so fewer families travel. But in these seasons, because of the cold seawater, you cannot go swimming and diving.
Spring and summer in Qeshm
As you expect, Qeshm Island is hot in summer. As I mentioned before, most of Qeshm’s attractions are natural phenomena and, they are located in open space, you cannot enjoy seeing them in hot weather. So it is better to consider summer as the best time to travel to Qeshm Island to shop and enjoy sea recreation. If you are interested in seeing eagle-nosed turtles, late May is the best time.
Climate in Qeshm
Festivals and Events in Qeshm
An interesting part of the trip is always getting to know the people and culture of a land. Every corner of the vast land of Iran has its own fascinating culture. Qeshm is one of the most gorgeous islands in Iran. People making a living through fishing, shipbuilding, and trading. Many of their traditional rituals are related to the sea.
Nowruz-e Sayad(Fishermen’s New Year Ceremony)
The most important event of this island is the celebration of Nowruz-e Sayad (a ceremony for the beginning of the fishing season). That is held in one day in late July. On this day, fishermen do not go fishing and celebrate the day by wearing new local clothes and dancing with local music. They painting the doors and palm trees as a sign to start the new season of fishing, swimming with new clothes, various competitions, and local games, etc.
Palm and Date Palm Celebration
The traditional celebration of palms and dates is another interesting event in Qeshm, which is held in the last days of September for several days. The south of Iran, especially in Qeshm, is full of beautiful palm groves. Part of the people of Qeshm makes their living through these trees. One of the most popular customs of the people of Qeshm Island is related to the palm and date celebration, where gardeners sell their fresh dates and offer the products they make from dates. Other products such as baskets, slippers, etc. that made from palm trees are sold in this celebration. They also show a part of the culture of the people of Qeshm Island, performing traditional music and various games.
Celebration of shrimp
Shrimp celebration, like Sayad Nowruz celebration, has no purpose other than thanksgiving and gratitude. This celebration is usually held on the 14th and 15th of November, at the end of the fishing season. On this day, handicraft exhibitions, various competitions, local music, and other entertaining programs are held in the beach park of Qeshm Free Zone.
Eating & Drinking in Qeshm | Best Restaurants in Qeshm
Eating the local food of each city is one of the attractions of travel. By eating the food of each region, in addition to getting acquainted with the tastes of the local people, we get acquainted with a variety of flavors and tastes. Fish and seafood, along with spicy spices, play an important role in Qeshm cuisine.
In the following, we will introduce some of the most famous restaurants in Qeshm.
Ghale Restaurant
Ghale restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Qeshm. You will surely enjoy the magnificent view of the sea with delicious food. Indoor and outdoor seating area is available in this restaurant
The menu of this restaurant changes depending on the type of fishes they catch, so you have to wait for a new menu every day, and it may even affect the working hours of the restaurant. So we recommend you make sure the restaurant is open before going there. (They are usually ready to serve dinner). You can enjoy different types of fish, shark, crab, squid, oysters, and shrimp. It is located near Qeshm Portuguese Castle.
Khaleh Restaurant
Khaleh restaurant is located near Ghala restaurant. This is the place where you can taste authentic and home-cooked food because the chef of this restaurant is a native of this island. You can enjoy eating Falafel, Samosas, Sharks, squid, mixes (a combination of shark and shrimp). Khaleh restaurant is only open in the evening.
Naeem Restaurant
If you want to eat tasty shrimp, Naeem Restaurant is exactly what you are looking for. Naeem Restaurant has a warm and friendly atmosphere and, the menu of this restaurant includes a variety of dishes such as chicken, kebab, steak, Spicy Fish Stew (including Naeem’s famous dishes), shrimp, and grilled fish.
Address:Imam Gholi Khan Squre, Qeshm Iran
Other famous restaurants in Qeshm are Haj Ghafoor, Abshar, Alvand and Shawarma fast food.
Qeshm local food | top 10 foods to try in Qeshm
The most important feature of southern food is the use of aromatic spices and seafood.
Mahi Bereshteh
Mahi Bereshteh “Roasted fish” is one of the most popular dishes in Qeshm. To make fried fish, the belly of the fish is emptied and stuffed with vegetables, spices, chopped onions, and green peppers and grilled on the gas.
Kolumba
Kolmba is another famous dish, also known as Fish Halim. Fish, wheat, dill, and coriander are used in its cooking.
Zeibuni
Zeibuni is the official food of Qeshm, usually served in special ceremonies such as weddings. That cooked with fish, shrimp, and chicken, and coriander used as a fragrant vegetable.
Poodini Kooseh, The Shark Dish
Shark pudding is one of the most delicious local dishes made with shark meat. They cook shark meat with some salt and turmeric. Then fried shredded shark meat with onion, coriander, dill, tomato sauce, and dried lime powder.
Qeshm souvenirs and handicrafts: What to buy in Qeshm
Food souvenirs
The best food souvenirs to bring back from Qeshm are bread, various local spices, Dates, Heller cake (a kind of sponge cake), and Southern Masghati are among the edible souvenirs of this island.
Marine handicrafts
Another attractive souvenir that you can prepare during your trip to Qeshm is marine handicrafts. Local artists make all kinds of ornaments and decorative items with oysters, corals, snails, and sea stones and sell them in beach markets.
Wicker crafts
Wicker crafts are known as the most common handicraft in Hormozgan province because the material of this industry is leaves of palm trees, which found in abundance on this island. Underlays, large round trays, fruit bowls, vegetable dishes, pots, and various dishes are some of the products made with palm mats and leaves.
Traditional Clothing and Fabrics of Qeshm Island
Golabetoun Doozi, Shak-weaving, Zaribafi, Khoos-Doozi are the traditional sewing and textile decorations on clothes that give a special beauty to the fabric. Burqas is one of the women’s traditional clothes. That has many different types in a variety of colors and it could be a unique souvenir.
Accomodation in Qeshm
If you are looking for a different trip, we recommend you go to an eco-lodge instead of staying at a hotel. Because it helps you to learn about the local people and, it makes your trip more attractive. There are many eco-lodges in Qeshm; Accommodations that mainly maintain the traditional appearance of the building and at the same time have good facilities. These eco-lodges are decorated with handicrafts. If you stay at an eco-lodge, do not worry about food. Enjoy a variety of delicious local food in these residences. These are the hotels we offer you in Qeshm.
Irman Boutique Hotel , Ataman Hotel , Eram Hotel, Golden Beach Hotel ,Fardis Ecotourism Resort.
For more information, you can check the below link : https://iranjoytour.com/hotels-in-qeshm/