C‘It is those who love the cat curled up on the sofa at home and those who love cats in general, the better they are. The ideal would be that they were everywhere. It’s not a dream: There are places on the earth where the felines are truly the masters of the situation, protagonists of any postcard or souvenir photo that is taken. And, mice aside, they are not bad travel destinations, even for those traveling on the road. Maximilian Schmidt, Managing Director of CamperDays, It suggests some, from Asia to Africa, from Europe to America to which to make a broken in search of hordes of cats.
Feline tourism: from the island of the cats of Aoshima …
In the’Shikoku archipelago, off the internal sea of Seto, in southern Japan, is Famous all over the world as the “island of cats”.
Reachable by ferry from the port of Nagahamako, Aoshima was once the landing point of several fishing boats and home of a community of sailors. They were the introduced Cats on the island to drive away the mice, attracted by fish.
With 130 felines compared to only 13 human inhabitants, Aoshima is one indispensable destination for lovers of these animals. But it also constitutes one of the main stages in Shikoku’s fascinating archipelago. In addition to numerous historical castles, such as that of Matsuyama, and ancient Japanese thermal baths, to visit some of the 88 Buddhist temples.
… to Procida and Mykonos
In reality, Aoshima is not the only one to have earned the nickname of Isola dei Gatti: they compete for the title Also Procidain the Gulf of Naples, e Mykonosin the Cyclades.
The island of the cats of Aoshima (Getty Images)
To “Catsanbul”, or Istanbul
A millennial story, multiple cultural influences and many, many cats: more than 150 thousand. In the multi -ethnic metropolis that overlooks the Bosphorus Strait, the four -legged citizens wandered around and ozian among the alleys of the city, which for this reason It is also ironically called “Catsanbul”. Of a docile but independent nature, they protect it from mice and, in return, are masters of the city.
From the colorful and chaotic Grand Bazaar, the central market, to places of worship Like the imposing Basilica of Santa Sofia And the splendid blue mosque are everywhere.
He is a micia that has lived permanently inside the Basilica of Santa Sofia, in the old city of Istanbul (Getty Images).
In Amsterdam: many bikes, many cats
The European capital of bicycles is also a destination not to be missed if you love cats. In one of the streets in the heart of Amsterdam, along the Singel, there is a real floating sanctuary for felines, the “De poezenboot“. It is a moored boat that acts as a refuge for a community of cats.
Moving slightly from the center, however, in the Grachtengordel district, the museum “Kathentkabinet”, It is entirely dedicated to these four -legged friends. With works of art, sculptures and paintings that depict them.
Finally, towards the west area of the city, in the market district there is the “Kattennkafé Kopjes“: A bar in which 8 cats live which represents the perfect destination to enjoy a coffee in peace surrounded by the spindle.
Among the travel destinations where cats are the protagonists, also Venice
Imported from the East during the Middle Ages to cope with rats infestations on merchant ships and housescats are still citizens in Venice.
Venetian cats (Getty Images)
In a small neighborhood of the Lido, Malamoccothere is an oasis for cats immersed in nature that houses more than 250 felines.
In the heart of the ancient city, in a quiet area just north of Piazza San Marco, it is possible to visit the “High water bookcase“. It is one of the most suggestive bookstores in the world, and also the favorite of cats: You can see them blessedly pulled between high batteries of books and manuscripts.
The colony of cats in the house-museum of Ernest Hemingway
Aaltemo south of Florida at the lowest point in the United States, the Key West city-island is one of the destinations preferred by outdoor enthusiasts, for paradisiacal beaches and wild nature. Not only that. Close to the historic lighthouse, the “Key West Lighthouse”, is also found Ernest Hemingway’s house-museum, which hosts a small but much loved colony of cats inside.
The peculiarity of this feline community is his Common descent from Snow Whitethe cat of the American writer. All its four -legged inhabitants, like their ancestor, take their name from various historical or literary figures. Furthermore, they are pulidactile, that is, they have 6 fingers.
Just for them, in the large green park that surrounds the colonial -style house, real custom homes were built. Here the days pass and can be admired by the curious and passing tourists.
The sanctuary of the cats, on the island of Lanai (Hawaii)
In the Pacific Ocean, Lanai is now a favorite destination for those looking for peace and tranquility in the midst of nature. It boasts extraordinary geological landscapes such as, for example, the ocher -colored rocks of the “Garden of the Gods”.
And he also holds a small corner of paradise for cat lovers: the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. Located in the southern area of the island, this refuge houses over 600 felines. For twenty years, it represents a safe place where cats can find shelter and care.
Chefchaouen and postcard Moroccan felines
Declared of humanity by UNESCO, Chefchaouen is one of the most suggestive, elegant and picturesque cities of Morocco, with its colored squared houses of various shades of blue, from turquoise to Oltremare (The Traveling Cats website also suggests it).
Perfect fusion between the Spanish and the Arab style, among the places of interest it boasts Kasbah, an ancient medieval fortress, and the great Spanish mosque Bouzafar.
Few know that The journey also applies to his many cats: Elegantly crouched on the planes or zonzo among the cobalt paths offer continuous perfect occasions for beautiful photos.
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