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View All DealsFor a getaway that packs in watersports, authentic Greek restaurants and quiet bars, holidays to Ixia are just the ticket. And you're right next to history-steeped Rhodes Town.
On Rhodes’ northwest tip, Ixia is a pretty, purpose-built resort that clings to the curl of Aegean coastline known as Ixia Bay. Along the seafront stand tall, luxury hotels and a string of restaurants that cater as much to locals as they do visitors. And set back from the water’s edge is a quieter residential area with the Akramitis Mountain for a backdrop.
Ixia’s 2-kilometre shingle beach is washed by warm blue waters, and looks out towards the Turkish mainland. The beach is a really popular spot for watersports, especially windsurfing, parasailing and yachting, thanks to the easterly sea breeze – the waves can really pick up in the afternoon. There are private sections where you can hire a parasol and a sunbed. And along the edge of the sand, you’ve got bars serving drinks and snacks.
Parallel to the beach is a curving promenade that follows the coast all the way to Rhodes Town. It’s dotted with bars and tavernas, plus a couple of Greek bakeries and well-stocked supermarkets. You’ll also find Rhodesland, a pink shopping centre, on this strip. It has some lovely boutiques and a swanky pool bar with sunloungers lined up around the water’s edge.
Rhodes Town, the island’s historical capital city, is a 10-minute bus ride away. The old town appeals to history buffs, culture vultures and shopaholics thanks to its line-up of museums and scenic squares, plus its Turkish Quarter that’s brimming with shops. And don’t miss the magnificent Street of Knights where the Crusaders set up shop in the Middle Ages.
Ixia’s pebble and shingle beach is 2km long and unsuitable for children, although there’s windsurfing at all levels. Pre-bookable diving is available at these resorts (please ask your travel agent for details).
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