Abadan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Khuzestan Province, Iran
About Abadan
Abadan is the capital of Abadan County. It is on Abadan Island (68 km or 42 mi long, 3–19 km or 2–12 miles wide). The island is bounded in the west by the Arvand waterway and to the east by the Bahmanshir outlet of the Karun River (the Arvand Rood), 53 km (33 mi) from the Persian Gulf, near the Iran–Iraq border. Abadan is 140 km from the provincial capital city of Ahvaz. In September 1980, Abadan was almost overrun during a surprise attack on Khuzestan by Iraq, marking the beginning of the Iran–Iraq War. For 12 months, Abadan was besieged, but never captured, by Iraqi forces, and in September 1981, the Iranians broke the siege of Abadan. Much of the city, including the oil refinery, which was the world's largest refinery with capacity of 628,000 barrels per day, was badly damaged or destro
Top Attractions in Abadan
Explore the best things to see and do in Abadan:
- ★Khorramshahr Holy Defence Cultural Center
Where to Eat in Abadan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baba Taher Restaurant
Where to Stay in Abadan
- 🏨Abadan Karvansara Pars Hotel
Abadan Travel Guide Sections
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