Last Updated on 27 December 2025 by Vanessa
On the Greek island of Naxos, cats are usually not allowed inside the houses. They live on the streets and on the roofs of sun-dappled villages, and they are as much a part of the landscape as the whitewashed buildings and blue sea.
While the cats are not entirely domestic, they are not wild either. The villagers care for them, but the animals have made their homes in the warm sun outdoors.
These 14 heartwarming photos by Hans Silvester capture the cats playing and prowling along the streets, steps, and rooftops of one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in Greece: the village of Chora on Naxos island. Enjoy.
These photos of cats on Naxos Island were previously published in the book Cats in the Sun by Hans Silvester.
Check out another photo series by Hans Silvester => Cats of Oia, Santorini
