Minoo Island

Lying between 2 branches off Arvand River, the border island sweeps away tourists and sightseers with its intact nature around waters. A valuable ecosystem for birds and wildlife, it is encompassed with masses of reeds.

Covering an area of 17.8 square kilometers, and a population of 12,000, it is especially the main resort for adjacent Abadanis and Khorramshahris.

Bird watching is a must-do here, a top destination on Nowruz holidays. Migratory birds are guests thanks to lush palm groves. With 5 springs, the island is among few places in the world which is irrigated through inter-tidal flows.

10 km from Khorramshahr, a complex created with some ambitious assistance from locals, has become a tourist attraction south of the country. The site crammed with palm date groves, involves over 15 plant species. The 1, 5 hectare-compound boasts a coffee shop made artistically of long reeds. Make sure to visit for some refreshments.

Local specialty foods such as Polo Meigoo or rice and shrimps, Mahi Kebab or grilled fish kebabs, Ghalyeh Meigoo, Ghalyeh Mahi, and Daal Adas, as well as traditional ice creams with buffalo’s milk are perhaps the most interesting part of your experience. Just give them a try to fall in love with the healthy yet delectable cuisine of the region.

A little further from the complex, you will be marveled by handicrafts of a successful entrepreneur; Ms Khezri makes lovely dolls with great local embroidered clothes. Exhibiting part of the enriched culture, customs and life style of Khuzestanis, it is visited by many enthusiast culture lovers. If you have an accompany of kids on your trip, you will have no resort but to give in and get some dolls for them.

Among other top things to do here is boating, golfing, and horseback riding.