Journey into the depths of history by visiting the only Iranian island in the Caspian Sea

Bandar Turkman is one of the coastal cities of Golestan province with many attractions and colorful handicrafts, which in the fresh season of spring compels every tourist to spend a few minutes of travel in this historical and coastal city, and one of these attractions is a trip to the only Iranian island in the Caspian Sea. Or there is a boathouse on the dock. Turkmen port is located 40 kilometers away from Gorgan and has a population of over 80,000 people, which is one of the most important tourism destinations of Nowruz with its natural attractions such as the sea, Ashurade Island and handicrafts of the Turkmen people.

Fishing tourism in Chapaghli coastal village

Chapaqli village, with its attractive traditional architecture and the unique feature of the coastal nature, has the heritage of the ancient traditional architecture of the coastal villagers.

The coastal village of Chapgoli near the Caspian Sea, located in the southern part of Gorganrood, is a manifestation of the beauty of coastal tourism, which shows the splendor of the Caspian Sea to the visitors and tourists of Nowruz.

The occupation of most of the residents of this village is fishing and related to the sea, and those interested in fishing tourism in this village can easily have a unique vacation with family fishing and sailing with the help of the expert fishermen of this village.

Ashurade; The only Iranian island in the Caspian Sea

Ashurade Island is 2 kilometers from the coast of Bandar Turkmen from the north to the Caspian Sea, from the east to a narrow strait known as Chapag-Oghli Strait, from the west to the Khazini natural channel and the continuation of the Miankale Peninsula, and from the south to the Gulf of Gorgan, which has pristine beauty and Natural itself has been the pole and gem of tourism.

The only Iranian island in the Caspian Sea is considered one of the country’s tourist attractions and hosts all kinds of native and migratory birds throughout the year. 40% of Iranian caviar is obtained near this island.

This island has been introduced in most historical sources as the Ashurade archipelago consisting of three islands, with the rise of the water level, 2 small islands at the end have sunk into the water, and now only one island remains; Also, during the Safavid period, it was considered as a hunting ground and fortresses were built on this island.

The vegetation of Ashurade is raspberry bushes, a type of thorn, and sour pomegranate trees, and animals such as jackals, foxes, rabbits, fish, pheasants, partridges, and sea birds are found on the island.

Qarasu, a beautiful village on the coast of Turkmen carpet

Qarasu village, which is located in the vicinity of Qarasu river, is one of the tourist areas of Bandar Turkman city; Most of the men in the village are engaged in animal husbandry, fishing, agriculture, and most of the women in the village are engaged in carpet and rug weaving and earn money in this way.

The beautiful carpets of the Turkmen living in this village show the artistic taste and authenticity of its warm-hearted people, and a reflection of civilization and culture can be seen in these beautiful works of art.

Boat ride at Bandar Turkmen marina

Another tourist attraction of Bandar Turkmen is the recreational pier in the west of this city, which hosts many foreign and domestic tourists by gathering suitable recreational facilities.

Watching the sunset and the sea from the pier and the beach is another special attraction of this area, and in addition, sightseeing and shopping in the coastal markets around the pier cannot be described with its unique beauty.

Tourism with horse industry in Qara Qashli village of Bandar Turkmen

Another tourist attraction of Bandar Turkman is the horse racing sports complex, where every year various horse racing competitions including spring and summer courses are held and attracts horse and horse riding enthusiasts from different places.

The Turkmen horse was bred in 400 BC, and according to researchers, Asia is the cradle of horse breeding, where 2 Aryan and Mongol breeds were born.

Turkmen horses have unique features such as elongated body, narrow tail, beautiful head and neck, height 148 to 155 cm, long and mobile ears, wide and proportionate chest, strong joints, strong hooves with proper angle and endurance. Heavy movements are sports.

To see pure Turkmen horses and horse races, you should travel to Qara Qashli village, 10 kilometers east of Bandar Turkmen and in the middle of the road from Bandar Turkmen to Gorgan.

Historical mention of Khanjar on the beautiful beaches of Bandar Turkmen

Dhikr Khanjar is a common art show in the form of a dance among Turkmens, which is performed in groups with local clothes and a dagger on the waist, and it seems to be a mystical interpretation of the state and attraction of Sufis.

The history of performing dagger dance goes back centuries before the advent of Islam. The Turkmen tribes used to perform this ceremony before hunting and starting the battle with animals in order to go to the battlefield with a better spirit and win the fight.

Some experts and researchers of Turkmen culture consider the dagger dance to be an announcement of readiness to fight in the distant past, during which the warriors of the desert would take their swords in their hands and prepare themselves for battle by turning and making rhythmic movements accompanied by shouts. Prepare to deal with enemies.

The theme of the poems in that era was epic and described the bravery and heroism of tribal warriors, but after the advent of Islam, these poems took on a religious and religious color, and the theme became the mention and praise of God and divine saints.

“O Alai Alai, O Alai Alai, O Guzim Sunny, O Gozle Yar; Oh, my heart, my heart, my heart, my friend, my heart, my friend; Alai alai alai iste yur i alai alai iste yur ho, ha, ho” (O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, my eyes are looking at you, my tongue speaks of you, my heart wants you, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord, O Lord

When reading these poems, the co-writers are in a circled and rotating position, at the end of which the hands are raised at a common point.

The traditional music of the Turkmen people, with its original and rich songs, has remained eternal in the hearts and souls of the people of this people.

Sufikam Lagoon is a beautiful destination for Nowruz tourists

There is a very beautiful wetland near the Turkmen port called Sofikam Hunting Prohibited Zone, and it is the habitat of rare species of wildlife, including the Turkmen fox and the smallest Iranian mammal, the pygmy insectivore.

Also, this area and its surroundings are considered to be one of the wintering residences of migratory birds that come to this wetland from 6 migration routes in the world every year.

This wetland is very important as a habitat for protected and endangered birds such as white-headed duck and white-tailed sea eagle, and 130 species of birds, including 9 species of migratory birds and 12 species of native birds live in this wetland.

Magical taste of food in Turkmen port

The tourist attractions of Bandar Turkmen are not only limited to the sandy beach, the handicraft market and its pristine coastal villages, but in addition to all these capacities and capabilities; Traditional and local Turkmen food is one of the most delicious tourist attractions of this city.

Varied, tasty and colorful foods with magical flavors of Turkmens living in Bandar Turkmen are important tourist attractions of this city, and every tourist who tastes Turkmen cuisine just once becomes their regular customer.

Chekdarmeh, Boruk, Bastermeh, Ayran Ghaynan, Qatqale Ash, Souq Ash, dry salted fish and Bolame are among the most popular dishes of Turkmen port.

Pure and colorful souvenirs of Bandar Turkmen host Nowruz travelers

Turkmen rugs, rugs, backs, double felt, silk fabrics, famous Turkmen shawls, colorful Turkmen coats, embroidered handkerchiefs and Turkmen ornaments, and Turkmen hand-embroidered bags are among the pure souvenirs of Bandar Turkmen.

Juha, Tatarchurk, Beshmeh, Kak, Chafati, Petir Churok, Kolche Churok and Poshigh are some of the delicious sweets of this region that have a special and unique taste.

Golestan is one of the northern and tourism provinces of Iran, which is located next to the Caspian Sea, the country of Turkmenistan, the provinces of North Khorasan, Semnan and the eastern slopes of Alborz and Mazandaran. They choose its paths.

Golestan, located between the two tourist poles of the north of the country and the pilgrimage site of Mashhad to Iran’s Nagaristan, is also a city and houses many ethnic groups, including Persians, Turkmen, Sistani, Turks (Azerbaijani and Qazalbash), Mazandaranis, Baluj and Kazakhs.

The green and beautiful Golestan province with 14 cities welcomes millions of domestic and foreign travelers and tourists every year.