Soheili Village of Qeshm; The 2025 World’s Best Tourism Village

Soheili is one of the villages in Hormozgan Province, located in the Hara District of Qeshm County, southern Iran. With a population of 2,236, it lies 60 kilometers from the city of Qeshm and 10 kilometers from Qeshm International Airport. Soheili, with its pristine nature, hospitable people, and proximity to the beautiful Hara Mangrove Forests, is among the most picturesque destinations in southern Iran. In 2025, the village was recognized by the United Nations as one of the World’s Best Tourism Villages — an honor that highlights the importance of its culture, sustainable tourism, and unique natural beauty.