Discover the local area of Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Located along the northwest coast of Rhodes, Sheraton Rhodes Resort sits in the relaxed area of Ixia, a convienent 10 minute drive from the town of Rhodes where guests will find many of the top sights and attractions on the island. The cosmopolitan resort of Ixia offers a a long stretch of both pebbly and sandy beach, most of which is operated by seafront hotels such as the Sheraton. The beach can be quite windy and is popular with windsurfers, along with those looking to hire surf boards and jet skis. Ixia itself offers plenty of dining and drinking options with a range of taverns, restaurants and bars, many of which are dotted along the scenic promenade.
Medieval Town of Rhodes |
The Medieval Old Town of Rhodes, which can be
accessed by any of the 10 unique gates that surround it, is
an intricate maze of over 200 streets and alleys, littered
with Medieval buildings, shops, bars & restaurants, mosques,
fountains, oriental motifs and churches. Popular attractions in the
Old Town include Hippocrates Square which is famous for its
nightlife, the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights which is
an attraction in itself, however you can also walk around
the ramparts of the old town walls from here, the Süleyman
Mosque built in pink stone and the Medieval Clock
Tower.
Mandraki Harbour |
Located in the town of Rhodes, Mandraki Harbour is the main port on the island where it is believed the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. The former site of the Colossus is now home to two deer statues at the entrance to mark this. These statues, along with the Medieval windmills and St. Nicholas Fortress, make the harbour a charming sight and well worth a visit.
Lindos |
The tucked away
village of Lindos has plenty of charm and is well known for the
many white, flat roofed buildings that slope up from the sandy
beach at the bottom of the bay to the
impressive archaeological site of the Acropolis of Lindos
set above. The village offers an array of shops, dining and
drinking options, as well as two beaches with water sports set on
either side of the bay.
