Sirri Island

Sirri is a trapezoid-shaped island in the Persian Gulf, 72 kilometers from the port of Lengeh. It lies 27 kilometers west of Abu Musa, so travelers who choose the islands around Sirri for their trip should not miss a one-day visit to Sirri Island as well. This beautiful island covers only 17 square kilometers, and a single day is enough to see it. Interestingly, the island's original Persian name is Raz. Because of its proximity to the Arab-inhabited areas on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf, Arabs used the Arabic equivalent of this name, Sirri. The name was pronounced "Sirri" in European languages, and it reached modern Persian through those languages.

Animals seen on Sirri Island include gazelles, rare sea turtles, various seabirds, crows, mynas, and cats that look different from ordinary street cats. If you are lucky enough to see the island's wildlife up close, which is one of its attractions, you will enjoy it greatly.

Most of the Persian Gulf islands have a tropical climate, and Sirri is one of them. It is therefore very hot, with summer temperatures reaching more than 40 degrees Celsius. Humidity on hot summer days also rises above 50 percent, which is unbearable for people who live in cold regions. On the other hand, on cold winter days, when most cities in the country are struggling with the cold, the weather on Sirri is very pleasant. Even in winter, however, the island is humid, and the humidity can bother some people who are not used to such a climate.

There is no independent settlement on this island. Only those who work on the oil platforms of the area and military personnel live there. Because of the harsh climate and very difficult living conditions, life on the island is hard, and people with little endurance certainly cannot cope with it. Note that you can travel to the island only with the necessary permits, and entry is otherwise strictly prohibited.