Stroumboulas Plateau

The plateau of Stroumboulas, in Tylissos, is formed in the south of the homonymous mountain range of Stroumboulas, which has an altitude of 798 metres. If one looks at the mountain range from the city of Heraklion, one will notice that it looks like a pyramid or a volcano.

The elongated plateau has relatively poor vegetation, except for the few holly bushes (Quercus coccifera). The bushes look like oak trees and can be found in all the mountains of Crete.
In the broader area of the plateau, there are many precipices and caves. On one side, on the road, the visitor can see the chapel of Agios Georgios (which also has a well).
At the top of Stroumboulas (after a 45-minute walk, approximately), visitors can see the small church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and admire the unique view of the whole area of Heraklion.

Information: Municipality of Malevizi

Photo:  Wikipedia