About
The Cave of Zas, or Cave of Zeus, is an ancient Greek cave located on Mt. Zas on the island of Naxos. The cave was occupied from the Late Neolithic to Early Cycladic III periods. Due to the lack of crop processing residue found, archaeologists suggest that the cave was not used for year-round settlement, but for herding animals during the driest period of the year. Excavations of the cave were carried out in 1985-1986 and 1994.
On the island
More attraction listings on Naxos
Olive Mill Tasting & Cafe Kaloxilos
Ergostasio in Kaloxylos is the old olive press of Markos Vallindras; the site traces it to a hand press set up in 1880. Visitors are shown how olive oil was made there a century ago, and the building also holds a historic electricity generator.
Eggares Olive Oil Museum
The Eggares Olive Oil Museum is located in the village of Eggares, about 7 km from Naxos Town. Housed in a restored traditional olive press, the museum showcases the history of olive oil production on Naxos, with original stone mills, wooden presses, and tools dating back centuries. Visitors can learn about traditional pressing techniques and sample local olive oil products.
Olive Mill
Museum
Back to the Roots Naxos
Back to the Roots offers hikes and farm visits on Naxos, including an old olive grove and time with their donkeys. They also run seasonal events around local work and outdoor life.