Bouneh Island

Bouneh Island (formerly pronounced Bonneh) is one of Iran's small uninhabited islands, located in Khuzestan Province at the mouth of Khor Musa, near Cape Tonub. Together with two other small islands, Dara and Ghabr-e Nakhoda, it lies at the far northwestern end of the Persian Gulf. Bouneh Island covers about 250 hectares and rises to a maximum height of 2 meters above sea level. Its distance by air from the cities of Hendijan and Bandar Mahshahr is roughly equal.

Thanks to its particular geographic position, Bouneh Island provides a suitable habitat for a variety of animal species, especially birds. One of the notable birds living on the island is the crab-plover, which can be seen along the island's shores because it feeds on crabs and other marine creatures. Besides the crab-plover, other seabirds and marine species also live on Bouneh Island, adding to its appeal as a natural destination. The island's vegetation consists of salt-tolerant plants (halophytes) that can withstand the region's harsh climate.

To reach Bouneh Island, visitors can travel by small boat from Bandar Mahshahr or Hendijan. The best time to visit is autumn and winter, when the weather is milder and more suitable for sightseeing. When visiting this area, it is especially important to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism and protect the environment, so that you can enjoy its natural beauty while helping to preserve it.