Glide over Hormuz Island, Iran’s “Rainbow Island,” where vivid red beaches, colorful mineral-rich cliffs, and surreal rock ...

In fact, Hormuz is known as the “rainbow island” due to its kaleidoscopic landscape, which is caused by the more than 70 minerals found on it.

A woman walks along the beach on Hormuz Island on April 29, 2019. ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty. According to The Times of India, the "blood rain" phenomenon happens over the Iranian mountains when ...

Hormuz Island is famous for its stunningly colorful terrain. The island’s soil and mountains come in a breathtaking palette of reds, yellows, oranges, whites, and even purples.

Hormuz Island's volcanic soil has a red colour and is, apparently, edible. The rich 'gelack' soil has value for industrial purposes, used in dyeing, cosmetics, glass and ceramics.

Tourists were treated to the rare sight of blood-red rainwater flowing down a cliff to the beach on Hormuz Island last week. Vishwam Sankaran. Wednesday 19 March 2025 06:32 GMT. Comments.

In fact, Hormuz is known as the “rainbow island” due to its kaleidoscopic landscape, which is caused by the more than 70 minerals found on it.

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Hormuz Island, a hidden jewel in Iran’s crown, is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Download 9 MB. One of the misconceptions people have about Iran is it’s all about ...

TEHRAN—Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf is still an under-the-radar destination for many potential sightseers, a local official has said. “We are set to formulate a comprehensive plan dedicated to ...

HAUNTING footage captured the moment blood-red water flooded a beach popular with tourists, freaking out confused onlookers. The popular Silver and Red Beach on Hormuz Island saw scenes of horror, … ...