coastal tourism

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.

2024-11-01 16:53

Marmar Palace: Ramsar’s must-visit treasure along the Caspian coast

TEHRAN - Marmar Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as one of the most captivating historical sites in Ramsar, a coastal town in Iran's Mazandaran province.

2024-06-25 17:44

Official urges practical steps for Mazandaran’s tourism development

TEHRAN – Mazandaran’s governor-general has emphasized the need for a coherent tourism strategy to be implemented in the northern province.

2024-04-08 17:29

Discover spectacular bird life in Fereydun-Kenar

TEHRAN - In northern Iran, where the gentle waves of the Caspian Sea touch the shores, lies a hidden gem cherished by nature lovers and birdwatchers alike—the Fereydun-Kenar wetland complex.

2023-03-06 18:41

Ramsar geopark seeks international fame

TEHRAN – The lush green Ramsar county in northern Iran, which is home to countless natural landscapes, seeks to gain international fame as a geopark, Ramsar’s tourism chief said on Monday.

2022-12-03 19:08

Kish to boost coastal tourism

TEHRAN – The tourism authorities of Kish seek to develop travel amenities across the coral island of the Persian Gulf, the managing director of the Kish Free Zone Organization has said.