Hormuz Island, Iran: Red Coast to Salt Cave Route
This route runs about 11 minutes across Hormuz Island in southern Iran, linking five stops: Red Coast, Majara Hotel, Rainbow Valley, Rainbow Cave, and Salt Cave of Hormuz. Each stop sits along the island's road network, so the route can be followed as a single loop.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Red Coast
- End
- Rainbow Cave
- Stops
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- Video author
- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Red Coast — A stretch of shoreline on Hormuz Island where iron-rich red earth and rocks meet the Persian Gulf, creating striking coastal scenery unlike anywhere else in the region.
- Majara Hotel — A hotel on Hormuz Island offering visitors a place to stay close to the island's famous colored landscapes and quiet Persian Gulf shoreline.
- Rainbow Valley
- Rainbow Cave — A cave on Hormuz Island with walls streaked in vivid colors from mineral deposits, offering a rare geological sight that attracts curious travelers.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Renting a motorbike is the way to get around Hormuz Island; you can circle the whole island in a couple of hours, and the roads are easy to navigate.
- Tip
- Bring sunglasses and a face cover, as roads on the island can get dusty.
- Timing
- Hormuz Island's winter in the video felt almost like summer weather; the speaker was sweating at Rainbow Valley, so lighter clothing is advisable.
- Timing
- Turtle Coast is where sea turtles nest; visiting between late winter and spring may let you see baby turtles heading to the sea.
- Where to stay
- Majara Hotel is an unusual mud-and-palm hotel with colorful domes; it costs a few bucks more than typical Iranian hotels. The beds were described as very firm, so bringing extra padding is suggested.
- Tip
- Rainbow Cave is narrow to enter, so it may not suit people who are claustrophobic; going with a local guide is recommended to find it.
- Tip
- Statue Valley's climb can feel crowded, especially when descending; it is popular with people of all ages.
- Tip
- Iran generally requires a tour guide, who can also help obtain the tourist visa; a local guide such as Isan was recommended in the video.
- Transport
- To reach Kish Island, one option mentioned is taking a ferry to Bandar Abbas or Qeshm, then flying to Kish.
Video on this route
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