Su Pallosu is a town with only six residents and no shops or hotels. Yet it is a top tourist attraction on Sardinia thanks to its colony of cats.
Cats have been roaming the beach of Su Pallosu for over a century now. Fishermen introduced them onto Sardinia to keep the rat problem in check. Nowadays, the non-profit organization I Gatti di Su Pallosu cares for the colony while also arranging free guided tours. During these tours, visitors get to see the cats' feeding area as well as the turtle beach and the Gianni Atzori Mineral Collection. Of course, there's plenty of time to cuddle the cats which are all tame and friendly. Because of its success, it's advised to book at least one week in advance.
In 2016, TripAdvisor gave this feline attraction the Certificate of Excellence.
More info, pictures and booking information at Su Pallosu's Colony Cats.
Source: Daily Mail
Its good to hear the beach Push-T-Cats are being well looked after...they do all look very healthy...I do luffs the bushy tail in the furst photo
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Mom always tells us beaches are giant cat litter boxes! They look happy there on the beach.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of all the waterfront strays I saw in Greece years ago. Glad these guys are well cared for!
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ReplyDeleteWe are so relieved that the cats on the beach looked well cared for.
ReplyDeleteGood to know that these cats are well looked after. I had never seen cats on a beach, quite a surprise!
ReplyDeleteBeach kitties! I want to go there and pet the cats. I'm glad they didn't all go feral.
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That sounds like a great adventure site.
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ReplyDeleteThese kitties must be pretty spoiled! I bet that the residents and tourists give them all the affection they could ever want. They are beautiful cats and their home is beautiful too.
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that these cats are so well looked after and have a chance to enjoy life on the beach with people visiting them. They look happy!
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I had no idea cats liked the beach - I keep learning so much about felines. Beautiful photos!
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More cats than people! I like it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kitties, they all look well cared for too.
ReplyDeleteThe cat on the sign seals the deal. Great shots! That's my kind of beach.
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So very cool. They look like they're having a blast on that beach too. LOL
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Holy smokes, I cannot get over the tail on the kitty in that first photo. That's just epic!
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The cats are so gorgeous! I would love to go to this place!
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ReplyDeleteNice to know the Beach Cats are fed & cared for. A beach is the last place I'd expect to see cats hanging out.
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ReplyDeleteForme, it is unusual to see cats on the beach. Hope you will pop in to see mine today, and have a WONDERFUL week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about and seeing pictures of your cats around the world, and it's really cool to see them on the beach. I wonder if they've taken to fishing or hunting for crabs.
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All the cats look very happy and healthy. Great photo of the cat jumping over the water.
ReplyDeleteWow! The cats in the top photo are gorgeous! What a cool place to visit.
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! My husband would absolutely LOVE this place...beach and cats... he would be in heaven! lol
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