Hondorabi Island

Hondorabi Island is located between the two islands of Kish and Lavan. The area of ​​this island is about 23 square kilometers and its distance from Kish Island is 27 kilometers. In 1389, Hondorabi Island, along with the Greater and Lesser Faroe Islands, was annexed to Kish Island. This was due to the development of the island with a tourism approach. Hondorabi Island has unparalleled peace and quiet in the middle of the sea. It is a flat land that is considered a suitable place for swimming despite the large boulders along its coast.

Hondorabi Island
Introduction to the Island:
Regarding the name of the island, Hondorabi is mentioned in ancient documents as Ebron.
In 1645, the Dutch named this island Horn.
According to a local legend, Hondorabi and Rabi were a couple in love who came to this island and lived together.
In the past years, when the Portuguese controlled the southern regions of Iran, Hondorabi Island was one of their military and commercial bases.
Therefore, they built defensive and residential structures and facilities on this island.
The ruins of the Portuguese village are located near the current village of the island.
The ruins of the ruined villages of Al-Durat and Al-Sarat can also be seen on the island from a very distant past.
Most of the old houses on the island are made of stone, plaster, and mud.
The sources of fresh water supply on the island are very limited, and the water consumed by the islanders is supplied through wells and reservoirs.
Of course, the well water is relatively sweet and is used for drinking only in exceptional cases and severe water shortages.
According to the 2016 census, the population of Hendroabi Island was 141 men and 50 women, a total of 191 people.
The majority of its population is of Arab descent and speaks Arabic and Persian.
The economic activities of the residents of Hendroabi Island are mostly fishing and diving.
This beautiful island is considered a part of Kish Island.
In terms of climate, soil type and natural attractions, it is similar to Kish Island, but unlike it, it has a completely flat surface and no highlands, so that its highest point is 29 meters high.
Hendrorabi Island
Island Facilities:
In 2014, the development of Hendrorabi Island began with the establishment of tent hotels.
In 2017, the island’s airport was opened in the presence of the First Vice President.
A clinic, school and police station have also been built on the island.
There is a restaurant on Hendrorabi Island, the main dishes of which are fish and shrimp, and it is located next to its marine club.
The island’s marine club offers recreational facilities such as diving, jet skiing, motorcycling and safari.
The northern parts of the island are more suitable for swimming and diving due to their shallow depth of 5 to 8 meters.
Of course, diving on the eastern coasts gives you a better chance of seeing starfish because they are 8 to 18 meters deep.
Most tourists choose the southern beaches for camping and swimming and diving on the same beaches.
If you plan to travel to Hendrorabi, be sure to bring enough drinking water for the duration of your stay.
Because the island’s water is supplied from wells and reservoirs, which are not of high quality.
Also, keep in mind that there is only one supermarket on the island, which does not have a wide variety of items.
So prepare the items you need before your trip.
The diversity of animals on Hendrorabi Island is very large.
In addition to the wide variety of aquatic animals and fish, the northern beaches are full of corals.
Hawks and hawks can also be seen at this point.
The fish on this island have various types, including Picasso, Unique, yellowtail tuna, surgeonfish, sailor and parrotfish.
Also, watching turtles lay eggs is another attraction on Hendrorabi Island.
The turtles’ egg-laying time is from mid-March to mid-June.
Hendrorabi Island
Access to the island:
You can travel to Hendrorabi Island by air and sea.
You can go to Hendrorabi from the Kish fishing pier in a 350-person boat and an hour and a half.
There are also two small planes for air travel from Kish to Hendrorabi, which cover the route in 12 minutes.
But the closest route to Hendrorabi Island is through Chirovieh Port, which can be covered by a motorboat in only 20 minutes.

A trip to Hendrorabi Island is an enjoyable experience of watching the sea with peace and quiet. But for thrill lovers, it also has water recreation facilities such as diving and…. A pristine and beautiful island, a trip to which is one of the most memorable memories of every tourist.

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