EXPLORE NAXOS ISLAND!
Location: Filoti
The Cave of Zas sits on the western slopes of Mount Zas, at roughly 600 meters above sea level.
In Greek mythology, this cave was believed to be the hiding place where the young Zeus found refuge while fleeing from his father, the Titan Cronus.
It is also said that here he received the powerful lightning bolt that established him as the king of Olympus. In his honor, both the mountain and the cave were named after him.
Location: Naxos Town
The Portara—also known as the “Great Door”—is a monumental marble gateway and one of Naxos’ most iconic landmarks. It stands on the small islet of Palatia, just next to the port. In ancient times, the islet was connected to the northern edge of the harbor by a natural strip of land, now replaced by a modern causeway. According to legend, this is where Ariadne, daughter of the Minoan king, was deserted by Theseus after he defeated the Minotaur in Crete.
