You can pet the cats in Greece. I just made sure to Purell my hands afterward!
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These Cats Are Mostly StraysFor the most part, the cats that you see wandering around Greece are usually strays. They tend to behave in a similar way as other wildcats and tend to mark out a territory that they call their own.
Before you choose a place to eat, have a good look round and see if the moggies are haunting the tables.If they are, go somewhere else. There are plenty of restaurant owners who keep them away so you'll feel safer. The cats won't usually approach you anywhere else if there's no food involved.
What some people may not know is that it's also famous for its population of feline friends! Santorini is home to an incredible number of stray cats. From brown to white, speckled to striped, these friendly furballs survive off the town's generous residents and, during the summer, island tourists.