Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark is a dolphin (or arrow)-shaped island in the strait of Hormuz, and the largest island in the Persian Gulf. It is  one of eight UNESCO Global Geopark designated in 2017.

Qeshm Island’s exposed geological formations have been shaped by erosion generating a range of spectacular landscapes and beautiful rock deserts.

The Island is rich in wildlife, including birds, reptiles, dolphins, and turtles. The number of species and communities is 370 and 67, respectively. 

The Harra protected area, one of the biggest Harra habitats in Iran, is situated on this island. The island also has the world’s longest salt cave, 6600 m in length.
Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark (Qeshm UGGP) has three cities and 57 villages with a total of 120,000 residents whose major businesses are trading and fishing. Local communities are now also engaged in geo-tourism activities and profit from the benefits of this sustainable and environmentally friendly business, which provides a real motivation for the local community to conserve the geosites.

The oldest human settlement on Qeshm Island is about 40,000 years old. According to archaeological analysis, the island’s inhabitants were famous traders in ancient Persia.