Scuba diving locations in Iran:

• Kish Island in the Persian Gulf has many coral reef dive sites and generally fantastic visibility.

When to scuba dive in Iran:

Although very warm in summer, the water temperature can drop to below 20°C in winter.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Iran:

Mostly on the south side of Kish Island, there are a few wrecks, such as the Dama Wreck, the Larak Shipwreck, and some excellent natural dive sites, such as Big Corals.

The best spots to snorkel in Iran:

In the more protected parts of Kish Island, there are numerous snorkeling opportunities.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: rial (IRR)
• Population: is about 75,000,000 (2011)
• Time Zone: IRST (GMT+3:30), Summer IRST (GMT+4:30)
• Main languages spoken: Persian, Armenian, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Azeri, Kurdish, Lori, Balochi, Gilaki, Mazandarani, Arabic, Turkmen ## Diveable overseas territories:

Iranian diving federations:

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN LIFESAVING FEDERATION (IRILF) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

Israelis are generally not permitted into Iran, and if you are found carrying an Israeli passport, you will be denied entry. As an Islamic country, women should be prepared to not travel unattended, and wear non-revealing clothing and wear a headscarf, though the capital, Tehran, is less strict. Also, physical contact between men and women is uncustomary in public.