One of the hidden beaches of Hormuz Island, Persian Gulf, Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran - stock photo

This image was taken from a cliff in Hormuz Island, an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, Hormozgan Province, Southern Iran, in January 2016. Hormuz Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz, about 8 kilometres off the Iranian coast. It is possible to reach the island by passenger boat from Bandar Abbas and from Qeshm Island. Some beaches in Hormuz Island are only reachable by boat. There is only one town in the Island. The island is arid (the climate is very hot in summer), covered by sedimentary rock and layers of volcanic material. There are many virgin beaches and the mountains are amazingly colourful.