Last updated: December 6th, 2018
If you’ve seen my previous article Cool Cats of Cuba, you’ll know I love taking photos of cats in exotic locations. I was recently lucky enough to spend a week in Santorini (a Greek island in the Aegean Sea), and encountered a lot of cats wandering around the various towns.
Some cats are wild and live on the streets, while others are family pets, but all were friendly although one or two were rather shy.
Check out some of my favourites – from timid kittens watching the world go by, to sunbathing cats without a care in the world!
Cool Cats of Santorini
This very pretty cat was relaxing in the garden adjacent to a small square in Megalachori, just watching the world go by.
Snoozing cat in a garden in Megalachori
Even in September, the weather in Santorini can be hot – especially in the middle of the day. This white and tabby cat is relaxing in the shade of a tree to stay cool.
Cat sheltering from the sun
A gorgeous dark grey cat wanders around the large plant pots next to a cafe in Megalachori.
A dark grey cat stands next to a plant pot
Who needs cat scratching posts when you have a tree to sharpen your claws on!
A tree makes a perfect scratching post
No shelter required for this sun-bathing cat, who looked very happy and relaxed in the grounds of a church in Oia.
A very relaxed cat sunbathes in Oia
There are lots of souvenir shops in Santorini, and this black cat was taking a quick break from selling gifts to tourists.
A black cat relaxes in a Santorini gift shop
As sunset approaches, this black cat settles down for a nap, looking out over the amazing views from Oia.
A black cat prepares for a nap as the sun sets over Oia
These two cute kittens were looking a bit nervous sat in the middle of a restaurant floor.
Two kittens sitting on a restaurant floor
However their attentive mother wasn’t far away, keeping a close eye on them!
Mummy cat watches her kittens
Time for a nap – this cat’s beautiful orange and black fur blends in perfectly with the undergrowth.
Black and orange cat sleeps in the undergrowth
This shop keeper in Pyrgos feeds the local cats at lunch time, and she had a small crowd gather around to be fed.
Shop keeper feeds a group of cats in Santorini
Cat fight! A small squabble over who gets to eat lunch next, while the cat in the background tucks in to some food.
Two cats squabble at lunch time
Why go round this post when you can walk over it!
Tabby cat clambers over a small concrete post
Lunch time is over, and this black and white cat ponders where they will have their post-lunch nap.
Black and white cat sits and thinks
This gorgeous tabby kitten relaxes after a good stretch and claw scratch!
Tabby kitten scratches its claws
A white and tabby cat stands guard over a petal from a plant.
Tabby and white cat sits with a flower petal
Check out the bushy tail of this beauty, sitting at the top of some steps which lead down to a house in Pyrgos.
Bushy tailed cat sits on some white stairs
This very shy ginger kitten was hiding behind some bins on a street in Mesaria.
Cute ginger kitten peeks out from behind a green bin
Perched on a concrete building block on top of some cement bags was a nice safe position to watch the world from.
Shy ginger kitten sits on a concrete block
Two young cats keep an eye on things from on top of a wall in Mesaria.
Two young cats sit and watch from a wall
A small ledge on a concrete wall is the perfect place for a mid-morning nap for this lovely white cat.
White cat sleeping on a concrete ledge
This wall was a great place to keep an eye on passers by from.
Keeping an eye on things from above
Sunbathing on a wall, and watching the world go by.
Sunbathing on a wall
A very cute but slightly timid kitten sits next to a garden – bathed in the morning sun.
Shy cat sits by a garden
A white wall is the perfect place to relax safely while keeping a watchful eye on things.
Ginger cat looks down from a wall
What’s cuter than one ginger kitten on a wall? Two ginger kittens of course!
Two ginger kittens sitting on a wall
It’s not unusual to see cats wandering around cafes and restaurants in Santorini – this one appeared to own the place.
Tortoiseshell cat sits on chair in a cafe
Sometimes you need to make the best of the resources you have available. This snoozing cat used the boot of an abandoned car as a bed, and a speaker hole in the rear parcel shelf as a door.
Sheltering in an abandoned car boot
The passenger seat of the car made a good vantage point, although I’m not sure all the broken glass made this a great location for a home.
Waiting for a lift?
These mostly white cats were perfectly camouflaged to blend in with the surroundings in this piece of wasteland.
Well camouflaged
A resting tabby watches the tourists, and sits patiently while they take photos.
Relaxing in a car park
One of the stunning views from the Caldera path near Firostefani. This ginger cat is keeping an eye on one of the many cruise ships that visit the island while admiring the view.
Admiring the view from Santorini
Who needs a sun bed when you have a comfy flower bed to sleep on.
No need for sun loungers!
Colour co-ordinated – this light brown cat with dashing red collar blends in with the brown tiles of some steps in Akrotiri.
Blending in with the tiles
Another light brown cat sits watching the passing tourists on the Caldera path from Firostefani to Thira during late afternoon.
Taking in the view on the Caldera path
Lost in thought – these two cats in Thira are in their own little world. Probably dreaming of little Greek mice.
Lost in thought
Something in the garden has distracted this lovely white and grey cat.
Looking at something in the garden
Thoughts of mice turn to sweet dreams as this snoozy cat takes an afternoon nap.
Snoozing in Santorini
This beautiful grey cat has a very fluffy coat and tail – probably not ideal in the hot temperatures of Santorini!
An impressive fluffy tail
Basking in the morning sun in Oia, this tabby cat is planning a busy day of napping and tourist watching.
Warming up in the morning sun
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