ATSIPOPOULO It is situated 5 kilometers west of Rethymno at an altitude of 160 m. Its permanent residents are 2.500 (as recorded in 2001). It is built almost in the center of Northern Crete and is only 85 Kilometers from the Heraklion airport and 70 Kilometers away from the one in Hania. It is only 4 Kilometers from the nearest beach and only 10 kilometers to the west you will find the extensive beach of Episkopi. Additionally, only a few meters way, you will be convenienced by the services offered in the two taverns and supermarkets available.