Atsipopoulo

Atsipopoulo is a village in the prefecture of Rethymno located approximately 7 km west of the city of Rethymno 

The location of the village was of strategic importance and, therefore, it had participated in many revolutions, but in 1866 was destroyed by the Turks
From the 1990s onwards, Atsipopoulo has been developed as a suburb of the city of Rethymno, maintaining the Venetian character mixed with the Cretan architecture. Today, Atsipopoulo attracts tourists during the summer season, as it has all the necessary facilities such as small hotels, restaurants with local food, cafes and shops. Since 2014 the race Nikiforeios Road has been conducted in honor of Nikiforos Fokas and passes through the village.