Kooshk Island

Thanks to its favourable geographic location, pleasant climate, scenic natural surroundings and its proximity to the beautiful, rushing Karun River, the lovely Kooshk Island has become an ideal destination for attracting tourists. Kooshk Island is one of the attractions of Masjed Soleyman in Khuzestan Province and lies in the middle of the Shahid Abbaspour Dam lake. If you plan to travel to Kooshk Island, we suggest you also visit the attractions of Masjed Soleyman. This county is located in the Zagros Mountains and has many sights to see.

There are few documents about the history of the town of Kooshk, the island, or the reason for its name. However, according to local people, Kooshk is about 700 years old, and in the past this area was called Ghasr ("palace"). In the old days, Mongol nobles came to this area to relax and enjoy themselves, and for this reason one of them named the area Ghasr. Later it became known as Kooshk, which means palace.

Because of the hot and humid weather, we recommend that you do not visit in summer. Temperatures here can rise above 40 degrees Celsius in summer. According to some tourists who have travelled to Kooshk in summer, the intense heat can sometimes make it hard even to breathe. The best time to visit Kooshk Island is therefore autumn, when you will be safe from the extreme heat.

Kooshk Island offers good facilities for tourists. With these facilities you can both enjoy a comfortable stay and try a variety of activities. The island's amenities include a football pitch, villas for accommodation, a dining hall, a sports hall, and boating and cycling equipment.