Ixia Beach
Ixia is a popular holiday resort on the northwest coast of Rhodes, only a short drive from both Rhodes Town and the airport. The resort stretches along the wide bay between Rhodes Town and Ialyssos and is especially known for its large beach hotels, water sports and beautiful sunsets over the Aegean Sea.
It is a good choice if you want to stay close to Rhodes Town, but still prefer a resort with pools, beach access and a quieter evening atmosphere.
Ixia Beach
Ixia Beach is long and open, with a mixture of sand, pebbles and stones. It is not the soft sandy beach many visitors imagine when they think of Rhodes, but it has its own appeal. The water is beautifully clear, and the views across the bay are especially attractive in the late afternoon.
The beach is divided into several sections, many of them connected to the large beachfront hotels. There are also public areas with sunbeds and parasols for hire, so the beach is not only for hotel guests. The sea is often windier here than on the east coast of Rhodes, especially later in the day. This gives Ixia a slightly different character from many of the island’s more sheltered beaches and makes the bay particularly popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers.
In the evening, Ixia is known for its almost magical sunsets. Watching the sun go down over the Aegean Sea is one of our favourite ways to spend an evening on this side of Rhodes.
Child-friendliness
Ixia Beach is not one of the most child-friendly beaches on Rhodes. The shoreline is stony, the water becomes deep quite quickly, and there are often waves, especially when the afternoon wind picks up.
For families with small children, we usually recommend water shoes and a little extra attention by the water’s edge. Families who prefer calm, shallow water and soft sand may find beaches such as Faliraki or Kalithea more suitable.
Water sports
Windsurfing and kitesurfing are extremely popular in Ixia Bay, and the conditions are often very good. The steady wind, open bay and easy access to the water make this one of the main water sports areas on Rhodes.
There are water sports centres in the area where it is possible to rent equipment or take lessons, depending on your level. Jet skis are also available in some sections of the beach.
Beach restaurants
There is a good selection of restaurants, cafés and bars along the beach and close to the coastal road. Some belong to the large hotels, but many are open to everyone. Along the road behind the beach, you will find even more restaurants, cafés, bars and small shops.
The holiday resort of Ixia
Ixia was one of the first holiday resorts to be developed on Rhodes. Today it is a fairly quiet and comfortable resort, especially popular with families and couples who want easy access to Rhodes Town without staying in the middle of the city.
Many of the large hotels in Ixia have spacious gardens, big swimming pools and easy access to the beach. This makes Ixia a convenient choice for visitors who plan to spend much of their holiday around the hotel, pool and seafront. A perfect example is the high-quality, stylish Olympic Palace Hotel with 3 pools and a great range of facilities.
Ixia has more than 20 restaurants, along with bars, shops and a few places for evening entertainment. It is not as lively or traditional as nearby Ialyssos, but it is relaxed, practical and well located.
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Ixia beach map
To the west, Ixia has almost grown together with the larger resort of Ialyssos, and the two areas are often considered one continuous resort. Rhodes Town is only a short drive from Ixia. Here you can explore the historic old town, visit the harbour area or enjoy shopping and restaurants in the newer part of the city.
