Kish Travel Guide

 
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Flights to Kish

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Pro

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 Peace,quiet beach 


Con

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 Hot in summer 


In a nutshell

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 I am glad I went there 

 

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Things to Do  

Kariz-e-Kish

Kariz-e-Kish, Kish

 MalenaN Says:  Kariz-e-Kish (also called Payab) is an ancient underground water system with aqueducts and reservoirs 16 metres below surface, under a coralline layer. The system is over 2000 years old and covers about 10 000 sq metres. It has been restored and there are now a traditional... 

Resting

Resting, Kish

 alirezza Says:  After some water sports and shopping,one can go for visit the historical and local texture of the island like the city of Harireh,Saffein and Baghu and the the island's 700 years old aqueduct which has been the main element for the locals income during the ages by supplying... 

The green tree

The green tree, Kish

 sarahshm Says:  A small complex, surrounding the famous Green tree. It's said that this tree is the oldest (about 600 years old) Lour Tree of the island.There are more of these trees in the island but this one is believed to be the oldest .Some people believe it's a holy tree.(but I've... 

Billiard

Billiard, Kish

 sarahshm Says:  U may like to spend some time playing biliard in Kish Island. A gym was behind the hotel we were staying in(Arian Hotel). It was a good place. they open at 3 pm.We payed 50000 Rials for an hour for a 8ball table. 

Greek Ship

Greek Ship, Kish

 sarahshm Says:  In 1966,people found a ship run aground on the western coastline of the Kish island. It's a greek ship. There were almost no way to move the ship out of that place.So since then,that ship has become one of the Kish attractions. It's now rusting and getting decayed little by... 

Hotels  

Dariush Grand Hotel

 5 Reviews and 29 Opinions  The main feature of this hotel is it's architecture,remembering the Achaemanids' palace and a... 

Restaurants  

MirMohanna: Dont miss seafood in island

MirMohanna: Dont miss seafood in island, Kish

 Bahador Says:  Good restaurant,nice decoration,with live music ( dont seat near the music band,the sound is too loud),fresh and delicious seafood Shark Grill ( Koose kabab )Hamour Grill with french sauceSoup of the day 

Cafe in Shayan Hotel

Cafe in Shayan Hotel, Kish

 MalenaN Says:  Shayan International Hotel used to be one of the best on Kish, but now there are many more new and expensive ones. Shayan is still expensive, but after walking around midday when it was very hot and humid it felt very nice to come into the air-conditioned café in the hotel.I... 

Nightlife  

Cool: Cool

Cool: Cool, Kish

 arashmania Says:  Most people who visit the island are surprised to find another side of Iran. Although there are no bars, clubs or discos in Kish[Like other parts of Iran, alcoholic beverages are forbidden on the Island],but night life goes on joyfully till early morning. Live music, beach... 

Transportation  

Transportation

Transportation, Kish

 Amirreza.taheri Says:  At present, there are a number of international airlines flying to Kish Airport. The most popular airline with the most regular domestic and international flights in Kish is "Kish Air". Kish Air has international flights to Dubai, Istanbul, Varna, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and... 

Taxi

Taxi, Kish

 sarahshm Says:  Tel taxi :Where ever u are in kish, u can call these taxis, this will cost u sth between 10000 to 15000 Rials (for each service). Linear taxi :Those yellow taxis that u can see in the streets and around the island 

Shopping  

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres, Kish

 MalenaN Says:  Kish is a trade free zone and many Iranians come here to buy duty free cloths, electronic goods, cosmetic etc. There are many big, modern shopping centres, most of them in the in the east part of the island. I was not on Kish for shopping, but only visited a shopping centre... 

Hypermarket: Hypermarket

Hypermarket: Hypermarket, Kish

 KingArthur_no Says:  This happened to be my most important place to shop during my stay. All taxi drivers understood "Hypermarket", even if they did not understand english. They have everything you need to survive, and a little more. 

Local Customs  

Arab vs Persian & local mosques

Arab vs Persian & local mosques, Kish

 KingArthur_no Says:  Iran belongs to the religion of islam, but they dont look at themselves as arabs. They have a proud history, and call themselves persians. I am not an expert on islam, but I went to see the two mosques, one in the arab town and one in the main city. 

Don't be so afraid

Don't be so afraid, Kish

 ShHiedarifard Says:  I decided to build up this tip since some members asked me about how we are dressed. Do we need chador-long scafs- there? Ofcourse eevry where u need to cover ur hair, but, it depends on u, but be careful, don't be so relaxe and don't be so scared! Just cover your body and... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Racial Harrasment
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When I visit Kish Island-Iran, most Kish people were not friendly to Asian. It was very hard to get a good Hotel, every one look unhappy if any asian come to the beach for swimming, and the worst part, I was not allowed to enter a mal by the sercurity. It is almost impossible to see any asian in the mall (actually, there was so many asian in kish island, mostly they come for visa run). What a bad experience.

Updated Nov 17, 2008

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What to Pack  

Don't Forget
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ShHiedarifard 4 reviews

Luggage and bags: The less u bring, the comfortable u are!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Your Swim suits ( both men and women-see my local costom tips ) Everything u need for swimming. Ur usual dressed type in Iran.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring any Medicine u use.

Photo Equipment: There's no rule for it, ur free.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: You can bring anything u want, but you cannot sleep near the beache.( Esp. in summer) It's very very hot, besides you all have to stay at a hotel or motel!

Updated Jun 17, 2005

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Sports & Outdoors  

Bicycle Route

Bicycle Route, Kish

 MalenaN Says:  All around Kish Island, along the sea, there is a bicycle route, over 50 km long. Before coming to Kish I had hoped to have the time to cycle, at least part of the route, but while I was there it was absolutely to hot and humid, and not the bicycle season. I noticed in... 

Kish Diving School

Kish Diving School, Kish

 MalenaN Says:  The first day I arrived to Kish I went to the Diving Centre to ask about the diving, and to my disappointment they were not able to dive that day because of to much wind. I was told that sometimes they have ten calm days with very clear water and then there can be a rough... 

Favorites  

Enjoying time

Enjoying time, Kish

 ShHiedarifard Says:  Just enjoy your time. If you are interested in music there are places near the sea where they play music at night. So tell the taxi or the bus of your hotel that u want to go to such places. Then enjoy yourself near the sea with music.If you are intrested in nature there is... 

Free atmosphere

Free atmosphere, Kish

 arashmania Says:  There are more women visiting the island than men. This may be due to the more relax and free atmosphere women enjoy on the island. Iranian movie stars and artists are also choosing the island for their long vacations. 

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