Hormuz, an island in the Persian Gulf, is known as the Rainbow Island because of its colourful beaches. It's one of the most gorgeous islands in Iran and the world as well as one of the most intact in the Middle East. Iran's Hormuz island is rich in memorable geology, with its colourful soils, salt caves and mountains, and ocher-stained streams and beaches. The island is a salt dome, which is a teardrop-shaped mound of rock salt, gypsum, anhydrite, and other evaporites that have risen through overlying layers of rock.

Hormuz island, a historically important port, is now a calm place, home to a small village, Iranian artists, and natural wonders created by the island's geography, which includes whitewashed vistas created by the saltiness of its low elevation, in addition to the ochre. The Red Beach, Rainbow Valley, Salt Mountain, and Valley of Statues are popular destinations for visitors to the island. Hormuz's maritime history can be seen by visiting a coastal Portuguese fort, and the island's artistic energy can be seen in murals and other artwork that dot the island, as well as Dr. Ahmad Nadaian's museum and gallery.

• Best time to visit: November to May.
• Location: Persian Gulf, Iran

Hengam Island is located on Qeshm Island's southern coast. It has a 36-kilometer area and looks like a truncated cone when viewed on a map. While on Hengam Island, you can participate in and enjoy a variety of activities. Dolphin watching may be the main attraction of Hengam Island, as these intelligent and beautiful creatures are not found everywhere. The best part is that, unlike aquariums and marine parks, you do not have to pay to see dolphins. You might come across them on your way to Hengam Island. Mornings and between October and May are the best times to see dolphins.

In addition, Hengam Island is home to one of the Persian Gulf's most beautiful beaches. Because of the island's crystal clear water, it's easy to spot beautiful and colourful fish in the water. Aside from these locations, Silver Beach is one of the most distinctive sights in Hengam. The presence of shiny minerals in the sands of this beach causes them to shine. It's worth noting that the water glows blue at night during certain times of the year due to the phytoplankton that lives there. The Hengam bazaar has a wide variety of interesting items to purchase. Beautiful shell and scalloped braces, necklaces, and other shell and scalloped accessories.

• Best time to visit: between October to May
• Location: Hormozgan Province, Iran

Naz Island is located in southeastern Qeshm Island. This is the only location where you can walk on the sea for about a kilometre without fear of sinking. When the tide is low, a narrow sand road emerges from the water, connecting the Naz Islands to Qeshm Island. During this brief period, you can pass through the road and reach Naz Island, where you can gaze out at the horizons of Qeshm, Lark, and Hormuz from the top of the cliffs.

Don’t forget the Off-roading! It is another exciting activity on Naz Island that will get your adrenaline pumping. You can rent off-road cars and drive there. If you enjoy traditional modes of transportation, consider riding a horse or a camel. There are several air sports available if you can afford them. Some of these daring activities include paragliding, kiteboarding, paramotoring, paragliding, and windsurfing. Don't worry if you don't know how to use air sports equipment; coaches and professionals are available to teach you.

• Best time to visit: between late fall to early winter
• Location: Persian gulf, Iran

Nakhilo is the name of one of the most gorgeous islands in Iran, which is more popular than others due to its beauty. The island is small and can be explored on foot in under an hour. The beach on Nakhilo Island is mostly sandy, with a small section of rocky beach. One of the island's most notable features is its clean and clear waters. The island is almost oval in shape.

The interior of the island is densely forested with small, low shrubs. In early winter, this area is quickly covered with beautiful yellow flowers that contrast with the blue colour of the sea to depict beautiful landscapes. Walking among these flowers with a cool breeze and the sound of sea waves is a rare and even unique phenomenon in Iran. Nakhilo Island is teeming with wildlife, and many birds come to spend the winter there. As a result, entry to this island is restricted, especially during the breeding seasons of these birds.

• Best time to visit: between April and May, or October and November
• Location: Bushehr Province, Iran

Qeshm Island, one of the most gorgeous islands in Iran, is located in Hormozgan province. Because of its pristine and beautiful nature, this southern island has long been a popular tourist destination for both Iranians and foreign tourists. The climate on Qeshm Island is warm and humid due to its location in the country's south. It is said that the hottest days on the island are from July to September, and the best time to visit Qeshm is in January and February, when the highest temperature on the island is around 30 degrees and the lowest is around 15 degrees.

In comparison to the other Persian Gulf islands, Qeshm Island has the most coasts. The Qeshm coastal diversity includes turtles, dolphins, and other animal habitats such as rocky, sand, and mud shores and mangrove forests. On this lovely island, there is the only crocodile breeding farm. One-half of the island has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is home to some incredible natural wonders. Qeshm Island also has some unique traditional cultures that you won't find anywhere else in Iran.

• Best time to visit: from early October till the end of February, Autumn is a favorite season to visit this island.
• Location: Persian Gulf, Iran.

Abu Musa is the most southern Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, as well as the one closest to the equator. The climate in Abu Musa is very hot and humid, with little variation throughout the year. Abu Musa Island shines like a diamond in the Persian Gulf, and its peace and quiet draw a large number of visitors.

As one of the most gorgeous islands in Iran, the beautiful white beach here is mixed with the blue sea, giving you a unique and romantic perspective on life. Abu Musa Beach will not only awe you with its sweet silence created by clashing water and rocks, but there is also a rare type of immigrant sea bird near this beach. Other types of wildlife on the island include sea turtles that come to Abu Musa beach to lay eggs, sea swallows that lay eggs on the rocks near the beach, and other mammals such as rabbits. You and your family can enjoy the entertainment areas and play yards for children near the sea. The secluded and clean beach takes you away from your stress and allows you to relax in the peace and quiet of Abu Musa island. You can also go fishing with the help of locals on the island, or you can enjoy scuba diving in clean, clear water.

• Best time to visit: from January until December, when you will have a pleasant till hot temperature and none till limited rainfall.
• Location: Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, Iran

Lavan is a large island in the westernmost part of Hormozgan province, near the border with Bushehr. The island is shaped like an elongated oval, with a length of about 23 km and a width of 5 km, and it is one of the largest in the Persian Gulf. Lavan Island is about 20 kilometres from Moqam's port. Moqam is the best place to enter Lavan Island, and you can get there in about 30 minutes by fast boat from there.

Lavan Island is a residential island whose inhabitants are often engaged in fishing. Of course, due to the island's oil facilities, business is also active in this area. Lavan is an oil island, and as such, many parts of it are in the hands of economic activists. Lavan Island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The lush nature of the island is due to the fact that many parts of it are covered in shrubs and tall trees. Deer are among the mammals found on this island. Lavan Island also has lovely beaches that draw a lot of visitors. One of the beautiful island's features is the presence of sandy beaches with white sand. The clear waters of the Persian Gulf surround this island, which is also beautiful.

• Best time to visit: mid-autumn or mid-spring
• Location: Hormozgan, Iran