Mount Kedros stretches southwest of Psiloritis covering the area of ​​Amari in Rethymnon. The height of its highest peak reaches 1776 meters and that makes it one of the favorite, yet strenuous, routes for hiking enthusiasts.

It is not difficult to understand where its name came from. Simply observe its shape from a distance and you will see that its top is sharp-pointed,  resembling a sting.There is another version for its name. According to locals, there were many cedar trees in the area, but they were burnt by the conquerors and never grew again.

Kedros is today a bare mountain, with many rocks, low vegetation and few trees. Nevertheless, it is included in the Natura 2000 Network. Its ecological importance derives mainly from its endemic and rare flora and the ideal conditions provided by its steep relief for the nesting of birds of prey, such as the griffon vulture, the bearded vulture and Bonelli's eagle. The ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana) also nests in the area. Eight species of reptiles and three species of amphibians are permanent residents of Kedros, in addition to protected species of flora endemic to the area. 

Nature endowed Kedros with a lot of water. It is said that it had 101 sources and the first reference to its numerous sources is found in the work of Marino Tzanne Buniali "The Cretan War" (1645-1669). During winter and until spring, several of these springs form small and large waterfalls, creating magical images.