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December 18, 2025
Rainfall creates crimson spectacle at beach on Iran’s Hormuz Island
Streams of soil turn sand and surrounding water red, creating sharp contrast with blue waters of Persian Gulf
TL;DR
- Rainfall on Hormuz Island's Red Beach turned the coastline deep red.
- The red color is due to high concentrations of iron oxide in the soil and cliffs.
- The phenomenon attracts tourists, photographers, and social media attention.
- The red soil (gelak) is exported for cosmetics, pigments, and traditional products.
- Hormuz Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Rainfall is rare on the island, occurring mainly in winter and early spring.
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