A tourist rides a camel along the beach on Iran's Qeshm island in the Arabian Gulf. All photos by AFP
A tourist rides a camel along the beach on Iran's Qeshm island in the Arabian Gulf. All photos by AFP
Visitors paddle in the water on the island in the Strait of Hormuz, about 180km from the UAE's Port Rashid
Visitors paddle in the water on the island in the Strait of Hormuz, about 180km from the UAE's Port Rashid
Stars Valley is one of the attractions on Qeshm, whose geology, ancient sites and wildlife are a draw for tourists
Stars Valley is one of the attractions on Qeshm, whose geology, ancient sites and wildlife are a draw for tourists
Stars Valley features sand and rock formations caused by erosion
Stars Valley features sand and rock formations caused by erosion
The valley is close to the village of Berkeye Khalaf
The valley is close to the village of Berkeye Khalaf
Locals believe that the formations were created when a star fell to earth
Locals believe that the formations were created when a star fell to earth
Stars Valley now has Unesco listing as part of the Qeshm Island Geo-park
Stars Valley now has Unesco listing as part of the Qeshm Island Geo-park
Tourists admire the rock formations
Tourists admire the rock formations
Some give the impression of being ancient buildings
Some give the impression of being ancient buildings
The Iranian government has granted tax exemptions to promote tourism on Qeshm
The Iranian government has granted tax exemptions to promote tourism on Qeshm
It is hoped that the island's combination of rugged scenery and tax-free shopping will attract tourists
It is hoped that the island's combination of rugged scenery and tax-free shopping will attract tourists

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Tourists visit Qeshm island in Iran - in pictures

Visitors enjoy a trip to Stars Valley and the beach

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