Dolphin Park
While traveling through a country as vast and multifaceted as Iran, you are
likely to encounter many rare natural sights. If you have had enough of deserts,
mountains and forests, make sure to visit Iran’s southern coasts, north of the
Persian Gulf. Once there, it is only a short boat ride to extraordinary islands
such as Kish,
Qeshm and
Hormuz.
Kish is the most visited island in Iran among
Iranians and
Kish tours are very popular all through the year. The reason is the
abundance of recreational complexes, peaceful beaches and of course great
shopping malls. Families with children traveling to Kish never miss a visit to
the
Dolphin Park during a
Kish day tour. As the first dolphinarium
in Iran, Kish Dolphin Park has been providing people coming to the island with a
unique experience. The fascinating aspects of the park aren’t limited to funny
romping dolphins. The complex is also home to many other species of mammals
including sea lions and walruses. There is also a large
aviary in the park with one of the largest collections of birds in Iran. 57
species of birds from all five continents are kept in the aviary or Bird Garden
as it is more commonly known. The park lies southeast of the island and it is a
short drive from the city center. The tickets are sold at the entrance and cost
between 20-25 USD.
Kish is on the top of the charts when it comes to recreational tourism. A wide
range of water activities are available on the island. These include snorkeling,
water skiing, scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, motor boating, sailing and
fishing plus many other activities such bungee jumping, ice skating and kart
racing. Add the wealth of historic sites and the first-rate quality of
Kish
hotels to the features above and you understand why Kish is most people’s number
one choice in the south of Iran. In what comes below we will present some of the
most important of
Kish’s tourist attractions.
1.
Harireh Ancient City
More than eight centuries ago, there was a city on the island of Kish known in
the region as a major center of commerce. But that city does not exist anymore. Although
there are just ruins from what was used to be Harireh, they beam with the
authenticity of historic monuments. The historic site includes a mosque, a
public bath, a glass making workshop and a mansion. There are also subterranean
canals under the site known as qanats. These were used to channel the drinking
water to the city.
2. Grand Recreational Pier
This is a beautifully-made pier used for many recreational activities including
a great variety of sea entertainment. There are boat and jet ski rentals and
places specially designed for scuba diving. But the main attraction of the pier
for people is its function as a spectacular promenade. One that takes them deep
(about 459 meters) into the sea. Together with the superb City Park, the pier is
the favorite hang-out area in Kish, Iranians’ favorite vacation spot.
3.
Kariz Underground City
We have already mentioned qanats in the current article but what you will come
across in Kariz is a completely different thing. You will enter a maze of qanats
each leading to another one all placed deep under the ground.
4. Greek Ship
In 1966 a large ship that belonged to a Greek company ran aground on the coast
of Kish island. All efforts to pull the ship back into the free waters proved in
vain and it was ultimately abandoned. What is special about a derelict ship you
might ask. Well you have to wait till the sunset to see the sublime figure of
the Greek Ship mingling with all the colors of the dying sun.
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