The Italian journalists were impressed by the locals hospitality, the spontaneity of the place and the islands authenticity.
An extensive feature on the gastronomy of Karpathos and the close ties that connect Greece with Italy was published by the Italian La Repubblica following a scheduled journalistic mission by the municipality.
According to the popular newspaper with millions of readers, «on Karpathos women still knead makarounes by hand every day, looking out from the windows of their homes or from the small tavernas on the hills and the emerald shores. Makarounes recall traditional Italian pasta in every respect, sharing the same handmade curve, the same persistence in cooking, and the same humble yet skillful technique.
Walking through the streets of picturesque Olympos or sampling local dishes at a taverna with a view of the endless blue of the Aegean, one has the impression that time on Karpathos has stood still. In this pause, Greece and Italy have found a point of contact, crafted from everyday gestures and simple flavors that are captured in a plate of pasta».
Within the article, the Italian editors state they are impressed by the pure hospitality of the locals, the spontaneity of the place, and the authenticity of the island, which offers «generous journeys into flavor, nature, and history».
The promotion of Karpathos through international media such as La Repubblica, through municipal initiatives, confirms the islands dynamism as an authentic destination for culture, gastronomy, and sustainable tourism.
