What’s being debated
The Encuentro de escritores y escritoras del Mediterráneo 2026 focuses on the theme «The Mediterranean of Cities», addressing two key issues: the expansion of mass tourism and armed conflicts that reshape urban centres along the coast. According to Samuel Sebastià, artistic director of Mostra Viva, both phenomena lead to «aggressive dehumanisation» and the loss of identity in historic cities. The conversation with Petros Márkaris—translator, novelist, and Greek playwright—will explore these topics through literature and firsthand testimony.
Who’s taking part
Petros Márkaris (Istanbul, 1937) is a pivotal figure in contemporary Mediterranean narrative. Best known for his crime novels featuring Inspector Jaritos—translated into over 20 languages—his work delves into Greece’s social and political contradictions. In this event, moderated by a member of the organisation, he will share the stage with other guests, including poet Azahara Palomeque, journalist Manuel Aznar, and the Valencian platform La MataObras, which advocates for territorial defence against overtourism.
Format and access
The session will take the form of a public conversation, with no fixed structure for presentations. While no specific duration is confirmed, these discussions typically last between 90 and 120 minutes, including a Q&A session at the end.
The Encuentro de escritores y escritoras del Mediterráneo is part of the Mostra Viva del Mediterrani 2026, which also includes the Pont del Mediterrani Awards (27 October) and two parallel exhibitions.
