greek hotels - Atsipopoulo Not far (51<m) away from Rethymnon, to the southwest, you come to a small but historic village, Atsipopoulo, the home of many famous warriors. In I 182 it was given as a fiefdom to the Hortatsides and it was used by the Cretan revolutionaries because of its strategically important geographical position; as a result, many battles were fought in this area. In 1866 it was destroyed by the Turks and then re-built. Today, there is an important monument to those who lost their lives in battle. Myli (mills) village is also near the city, about 7 kilometres south, along a pleasant route. Take the main road to Heraklion, and turn right at the sign with the place-name. The area is known for the Myli gorge, which you should definitely visit, to stimulate your natureloving instincts. When you reach the village, take the road that leads to the gorge. Leave your vehicle outside the taverna at the end of the road, and descend on foot along a stone footpath leading through the ravine. After about 15 minutes' walk, enchanted by the verdant landscape, you will reach a snack bar, where you can rest, have a bite to eat, and feel the calm and tranquillity inside this masterpiece of nature...

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Not far (51<m) away from Rethymnon, to the southwest, you come to a small but historic village, Atsipopoulo, the home of many famous warriors. In I 182 it was given as a fiefdom to the Hortatsides and it was used by the Cretan revolutionaries because of its strategically important geographical position; as a result, many battles were fought in this area. In 1866 it was destroyed by the Turks and then re-built. Today, there is an important monument
to those who lost their lives in battle.
Myli (mills) village is also near the city, about 7 kilometres south, along a pleasant route. Take the main road to Heraklion, and turn right at the sign with the place-name.
The area is known for the Myli gorge, which you should definitely visit, to stimulate your natureloving instincts. When you reach the village, take the road that leads to the gorge. Leave your vehicle outside the taverna at the end of the road, and descend on foot along a stone footpath leading through the ravine.
After about 15 minutes' walk, enchanted by the verdant landscape, you will reach a snack bar, where you can rest, have a bite to eat, and feel the calm and tranquillity inside this masterpiece of nature...