Persian Gulf also called “Khalij-e Fars” is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean that lies between the Arabian Peninsula and southwestern Iran. This majestic gulf in Iranian shore is mountainous, and there often are cliffs. However, it does not stop Iran to have quite a number of ports in the Persian Gulf region from which we want to highlight three including Lengeh, Khamir and Abbas.

Bandar Lengeh was the first port we visited, and we thought it can be the last as we wanted to take a ferry from there to Dubai after visiting the south of Iran. We believe it is a sleepy port with big history, however, people do not come here unless they are taking a ferry to Dubai or a boat to Qeshm island.

Bandar Khamir was our second port town to visit and we found it much livelier. Of course, we had a lovely host who showed us around. The city has huge Arabic style mosque, nice swamp is nearby and astonishing sulfur waterfalls not far to the direction of Bandar Abbas.

Bandar Abbas is the capital of ports in Iran from there you can get a boat or ferry to most of the places around with an ease. This port also acts as a trade, export and import center as it is strategically positioned overlooking the Strait of Hormoz and the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Even though there is not much to see in the city, it is clearly not just a transit point to get to Qeshm or Hormoz islands. It is a lively city with a great bazaar, an appealing fish market and plenty of atmosphere.