These cats live 509 meters above sea level, in Felanitx, in the southeast of Mallorca. Their home is in every tourist guide, and they enjoy fantastic views of the sea and the inland. Yet they have their own little world here.
Thousands of people go to Felanitx every day - cyclists, hikers, and tourists arriving in cars or buses. They photograph the Santuari de Sant Salvador and the views. They come, they go, and they come back.
It was late in the afternoon when I met the cats of the Santuari de Sant Salvador. The buses were gone and it was too windy for cyclists to stay. I didn't see the cats at first, because they hid in the meadows and bushes below the observation deck at the Christ King monument. This was their turf. After a while, they came out to soak up the sunshine and to warm their bodies on the stones.
They were probably stray cats. Since they looked healthy and happy, I am assuming they are being fed in the nearby restaurant.
Text and photos: Claudia Mannes
Previous posts from Claudia Mannes: Cats from Arure, La Gomera and Cats from Deià, Mallorca.
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Wonderful photos and a great story. If those cats are strays, they are indeed very well fed ones.
ReplyDeleteCats are beautiful no matter where they're from. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's sure a bunch of sweet faces!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats from a beautiful island!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute kitties! And what a gorgeous view they get from there.
ReplyDeleteThey do look very healthy and happy :-)
Those are some gorgeous little kitties. Good luck with the book. I hope it does well.
ReplyDeleteThey look well-loved! What is it about cats in any part of the world that reach into your heart?
ReplyDeleteCats are beautiful everywhere!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Oh, the stories a cat could tell. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteP.s..Thank you for the sweet note too!
Beautiful images! And the second one is splendid!
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ReplyDeleteFotos maravilhosas... post delicioso!...
Muita paz e muitas alegrias!
Beijinhos.
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I agree with Austin,, cats are beautiful everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThanks you for sharing on Friday Features this week, we love the kitties!
Have a great weekend!
As long as somebody is taking care of their needs, that is fine but I hate to see too many stray cats as that means suffering!
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Mariette
Beautiful kitties.
ReplyDeleteOh. Your posts and pictures always make me want to travel. Especially now, when summer vacation is coming. I don't know yet if I can travel this year, because my cats are sick. I don't want to leave them to any cat sitter until they're healthy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats and they look quite well for strays.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos in a really beautiful location!
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What beauties!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey look like happy strays. If you're going to be a stray animal, that's the place to be one!
ReplyDeleteThe sunlight on their fur is unbelievable rich. I just want to reach into my computer and pet them.
ReplyDeletegreat shots! We're wagging on by from the Pet Parade today!
ReplyDeleteIls semblent effectivement en bonne santé et pas stressés du tout ces chats.
ReplyDeleteIl est beau ce tabby. Mais j'avoue être très légèrement partiale lorsque je vois une robe tabby ....
Joli voyage.
Bonne soirée
Nat à Chat
Wow! They are gorgeous!!!
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Once again your cute kitties makes me smile, they are so, so cute.
ReplyDeletebeautiful kitties!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos. Kitties enjoy the sun all over the world. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, the kitties do have a beautiful view! They are all adorable kitties. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeing a cat lover I really enjoyed seeing all these fascinating cat pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats! really professional photos! They are all like models! :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable, aren't they?!
ReplyDeleteKisses, my friend!
They do look well fed and so happy to be outside.
ReplyDeleteI think the restaurant theory is a good bet!~
ReplyDeleteWat een mooie foto's weer, TC van evenzo mooie poesjes. Wat een mooi eiland is het, hè? Pawkisses :) <3
ReplyDeleteSweet little fuzzballs!
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Beautiful cats! They look in a very good shape for street ones.
ReplyDeleteLes chats sont magnifiques et les photos aussi mais je ne comprends pas l'anglais donc pas les explications ;c'est ballot !!
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I love how their fur blends in with the rock and stone. So pretty
ReplyDeleteThey all look so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful cats, they have lovely markings.
ReplyDeleteCats make anywhere 10 times more beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for these gorgeous kitties. They look so happy. Who can blame them?
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ReplyDeleteI was trying to leave you a comment, here we go again, can you share this on Fabulous Friday Party love this post, I have 6 of my very own cats, it would be great
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such lovely kitties, and beautiful photos of them too
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats from Mallorca. They are sunbathed and attractive...I want to see such photos even in more number)
ReplyDeletethat cat is super cute! And having a glass of white wine, eh :)
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Those are some gorgeous little kitties. Good luck with the book. I hope it does well. I also have kitties in my house One of them destroys my whole assignments with foot claws which I get from Do My Accounting Assignment after waiting so long.
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