Soheili village

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  • Local residents of Soheili village sit on the deck of a traditional Lenj boat near the coast of this southern Iranian village, located on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. The swaying mangroves of the Hara Forest can also be seen in the background. 2025-06-06 17:26

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Soheili village: a model of sustainable tourism in southern Iran

    QESHM ISLAND - As a journalist focused on tourism and cultural heritage, my recent journey to Soheili village, located on the sun-kissed Qeshm Island in southern Iran, felt less like a reporting mission and more like uncovering a hidden gem with astonishing potential.

  • Soheili mangrove forest: a harmony of community and conservation 2025-04-09 17:17

    Soheili mangrove forest: a harmony of community and conservation

    TEHRAN - Nestled along the shores of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, southern Iran, the Soheili mangrove forest stands as a testament to nature’s resilience and human dedication.

  • Iranian villages vying for UNWTO label 2023-07-07 18:58

    Iranian villages vying for UNWTO label

    TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight villages for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.