The plateau of Stroumpoula is located to the south of the eponymous elongated mountain range, which resembles a volcanic cone when viewed from the city of Heraklion. The elongated plateau is formed on Tripolitza limestone formations and is relatively poor in vegetation, except for a few bushes and kermes oaks (Quercus coccifera).
At its center, there is a sinkhole that drains water, while the phenomenon of a small lake forming during the winter period is common.
The geosite description is a result of the deliverable of the research project Joint Innovative Activities for Outdoor Tourism-JoinOut. The project entitled "Partnership of Innovative Rural Tourism Actions" and distinctive title: "JoInOuT", is implemented within the framework of the Action "Cooperative Innovation Formations/SCC" - 2nd Call: Businesses" and is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by National Resources in the context of the Operational Program "Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EPANEK)" of the NSRF 2014-2020" (Project code: ΓΓ2CL-0359457).
