Qeshm & Hengam Island · Iran · Reef
Naz Islands
Three islets, each with its own shallow dive
Photo: ninara · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Naz Islands lie on the eastern side of Qeshm, about a kilometre from the coast, ringed by rocks that shield them like a wall and with no sandy beach of their own. Shallow water and a gentle current make the islets a site for beginners.
Also known as Naaz Islands, Nazz Islands, جزایر ناز.
Where it is and how deep
26.8091° N, 56.1109° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
There are 3 separate islands, and diving is possible next to each one. The bottom lies between 2 and 5 m, the current is gentle and visibility runs from 5 to 10 m, so the whole dive stays in very shallow water beside whichever island the group chooses.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
Season follows Qeshm & Hengam Island: The sea feels stifling from June to October, near 33 °C (91 °F) in July and August, and only quite warm from December to April.
Questions divers ask
How are the Naz Islands reached?+
They lie about a kilometre from the Qeshm coast and can be reached by a narrow path that opens at low tide.
Sources
- Explore the Best Diving Spots in Qeshm Island — SURFIRAN Mag
- Naaz Islands — ScubaGo
Photo credits
- A low flat-topped rocky islet and a smaller second islet rising from shallow, choppy brown-green water under a pale sky. by ninara, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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