Keri Wood

Keri grove is located at an altitude of 300 meters, around 9km west of Heraklion , near Voulismeno Aloni , on the hill Keri south of the gorge Almyros . It can be accessed via a short dirt road that starts about 300m after Voulismeno Aloni .

The grove consists of approximately 5 square kilometers and is a new forest of pine and some cypress trees in places. Keri has been reforested by the (former) Municipality of Tylissos to serve as a green lung for this dry and rocky area.

The reforestation is widespread and successful, despite the problems caused by occasional fires in the forest. Here you will find a shelter with benches, perfect for a Sunday outing.

Moreover, many tracks lead to the secret places of the wood, which you can explore by bicycle. At the easternmost part of the forest, there is almost a vertical cliff.

The views to the canyon Almiros , Heraklion city, Amoudara Bay and the springs of Almyros from there is magnificent.