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According to the Saed News tourism service, if you enjoy traveling to untouched and lesser-known places and are looking for Iran’s natural attractions, you've probably heard of the Makran Coast. Even if you haven't, with this region now being considered as a potential future capital of Iran, you're bound to become familiar with its beauty.
But where exactly is this coastline, and what makes it such a dreamy destination for tourists?
The Makran Coast stretches along southern Iran, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
Located in the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and Hormozgan, this untouched region boasts unique natural features, making it one of Iran’s most pristine and captivating areas.
Not many people may know about it, but those who have traveled there always speak of its breathtaking beauty.
One of the most astonishing and unusual natural phenomena found in Makran is the mud volcano, a geo-touristic attraction that fascinates visitors.
The Director of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism for Chabahar and Konarak states that around six mud volcanoes have been identified in the region. The most significant one is located 90 kilometers west of Konarak port, in the Kahir Plain, near the Tang fishing village and 30 kilometers from Kahir village.
He explains that the bubbling mud that erupts from the Chabahar mud volcano is one of the rarest tourist attractions in the world.
Locally known as "Naf-e Darya" or "Bolo Bolo", the most active mud volcano in Konarak features three mud hills, with only one currently active.
The mud volcano reaches a height of over 20 meters.
Its crater is 12 meters in diameter.
Each mud bubble is 30 centimeters wide, releasing 3 to 5 liters of mud at a time.
According to Abdulhamid Balochzadeh, the thick mud emerging from these volcanoes is much denser than in other regions and has numerous medicinal benefits.
It is believed to help with skin conditions, joint pain, back pain, vascular contraction, and muscle stiffness.
The mud is also used in pottery and brick-making industries.
A remarkable and unexpected eruption of the mud volcano was observed on March 15, 2016.
During this rare phenomenon:
Mud was ejected up to 12 meters high, accompanied by thunderous roars.
A hot spring of mud formed, giving off steam and the scent of earth.
The volcano’s height increased by 5 meters, leaving both locals and tourists in complete amazement.
