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Activity Filoti, Naxos

Mount Zas

An activity in Filoti, Naxos, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Mount Zas in Filoti, Naxos
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Why go

Hike to the highest peak in the Cyclades, past the cave of Zeus.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Naxos, alongside 4 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Vallindras Distillery, 4.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Filoti
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Naxos, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Vallindras Distillery

    Family distillery in Halki making kitron liqueur since 1896.

    Drinks · 4.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Apiranthos

    Marble-paved mountain village with small museums and cafés.

    Sight · 4.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Temple of Demeter

    Restored marble temple from the 6th century BC among farmland near Sangri.

    Sight · 6.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Taverna Axiotissa

    Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.

    Food · 9.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Plaka Beach

    Miles of soft sand and shallow water south of town.

    Outdoors · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Naxos Kastro

    Venetian castle quarter of arched lanes at the top of Chora.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mount Zas is a stop on our Greek Island Hop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Naxos

Mount Zas is our only activity pick in Naxos; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Naxos guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Naxos run from 14°C in January to 27°C in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Mount Zas itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Naxos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Naxos weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mount Zas, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Mount Zas, Drimalia 843 02, Greece
Coordinates
37.03048, 25.50190
Destination
Naxos, Greece

Mount Zas: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mount Zas?

Plan on about 3 hours at Mount Zas. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mount Zas?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start from Agia Marina church; bring water.

Is Mount Zas free?

Yes, we list Mount Zas as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mount Zas?

Mount Zas is at Mount Zas, Drimalia 843 02, Greece, in Filoti. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mount Zas?

Mount Zas appears on Greek Island Hop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Naxos.

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