Mount Zas
The Verdict
The premier short ascent on Naxos that provides essential perspective over the surrounding island chain.
Why go
The summit of Zas changes how you see the archipelago. You hike over marble and schist to reach a vantage point that spans the entire Cyclades. It is short enough to fit into a morning but demanding enough to feel like a real climb. It provides the only intellectual stimulation you will find on an island primarily known for its flat stretches of sand.
Understand the place
The highest point in the Cyclades rewards a two hour climb with an expansive Aegean horizon. It is a necessary departure from the typical beach routine on Naxos for anyone who finds lying in the sand mind-numbing.
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