Abadan Travel Guide | Abadan Attractions | Things to Do and see in Abadan
Abadan/Brazil
Abadan is one of the southern port cities of Iran in Khuzestan province. Abadan is one of the free-trade zones of Iran and it is also a very important city of the country and the Middle East since it has one of the largest petroleum refineries of the world as well as common border with Iraq. Petroleum of different cities of Khuzestan province comes to Abadan through pipe and then the petroleum is refined and exported to all parts of the world. Geographically, from the north the city leads to Shadegan city, from the east and south it leads to the Persian Gulf, from the west and southwest to Iraq country, and from the northwest to Khorramshahr county. Abadan ‘s people are very hospitable and warmhearted. You can experience a memorable journey in Abadan.
Where to stay in Abadan?
There are good hotels in Abadan that you can choose for staying. For example Parsian Azadi hotel which is luxurious and expensive,located in Brime district. But if you prefer to stay at less expensive hotels, Karavansara hotel located near Abadan ‘s airport and Keyvan hotel in Montazeri street can be good choices for you. Amir Kabir, Nakhl, and Mohebi are other suitable hotels of the city.
What to eat? Where to eat?
Abadan has very delicious, popular local food that you should not forget to try, for example Ghalieh Mahi, Sambusa, Falafel, Ilish fish, Pakora which is an Indian food, and Khoresh-e Bamieh ( Okra) that is an arabic food. There are many good restaurants in the city that we introduce them to you: Pakistani restaurant is the most popular restaurant of Abadan where delicious kind of Ghalieh Mahi is served, Iranwich restaurant for those who interested in eating fast food, Akbar Brazili Falafelsara, Mahtab restaurant in Amiri street, Baba Taher restaurant in Taleghani street, Mobydic Pizza, Amiri Falafel, Abshar restaurant, Aramesh traditional restaurant, Alferedo Italian restaurant, Pamchal fast food, Narenjestan restaurant, Khorak fast food, Atash Pizza, Patogh traditional restaurant, Padideh, Tajmahal,Pedare Khoob, Papiyon, Fanoos, Kentucky House, Reyhoon, Kaj, Tahdig.
Beverages ( Soft Drinks)
There are some nice cafes in Abadan that you can go and enjoy your time such as: Ladan, Bamdad, Nutella House, Bukaaf, Chocolate House, Veniz Coffee, and Mordab. Fruit Ice and Nemat are the ice cream shops of the city.
What do we buy from Abadan?
The most popular souvenirs of a southern city like Abadan is Date and spices especially chili spices like Paprika, Curry Indian powder, Curry powder for fish and chicken, Tursu’s spices. You can buy the best kinds of those spices from Haj Mohamad Jalali spice store in the city. In Abadan you can find the best kinds of Date like Barhi, Gantar, Brime and Zahedi as well as different kinds of pastry made with Date for example Ranginak, Date Halva, Date roll, Chocolate date, Date bread and cookie. The most popular handicraft of Abadan is Mat which is made of Saaf( leaf of Palm tree). Tah Lenji market, Central mall, Koweytiha shopping center and Kadus mall are the shopping places of Abadan that you can go and buy the souvenirs.
Health and Care
Hospitals of Abadan: Shahid Beheshti, 17 Shahrivar, Imam Khomeini
Pharmacies of Abadan: Madar, Dr. Halalat, Razi
Where to go and visit in Abadan?
Abadan has attractive places to visit such as: Rangooniha mosque which is an amazing monument at the zero point of border between Iran and Iraq, Abadan museum that has Iranian traditional architecture, Taj( Naft) Cinema that is one of the Iranian memorable cinemas, Arvand Rud which is a river at the border between Iran and Iraq, Abadan’s Armenian church, Garapt church, and Khezr-e Nabi’s tomb.