Pantaleo

Our land is located in a beautiful place in the south of Italy. We are surrounded by nature and we are really connect to it. If you are looking for a really peaceful spot, but are also willing to learn more about how to work with the nature, this is your place!

We have a lot of tasks to do, but we always do it with a lot of love and respect for the nature and what is provided to us. We expect the volunteers to really help us with the various tasks we have, but we also want to connect with them and that they can enjoy and appreciate our beautiful place!

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

5

I had such an amazing first World Packers experience on Iris’s farm in Isca! Iris is such a wonderful host, always providing clear work instructions, respectful of working times, creating new & interesting tasks for us to do everyday, and including us in her trips into town & to summer festivals & markets. Iris was so welcoming & passionate about her farm and the Isca community. I will miss our tea breaks & snorkeling at the beach with her! Isca is such a small but unique town that holds so much character to it & land surrounding it is absolutely magical & the local community is so welcoming!

11 days ago

United Kingdom

1

This experience was unsafe, dishonest, and distressing. You do not stay in the house shown - instead it’s a remote shack at the bottom of a dangerous mountain trail. No electricity, no lighting, no running water by day 5. Kitchen had no door, full of bugs, fridge was far uphill. Host was aggressive, dismissive and blamed me for raising concerns, gave no real Italian lessons, and made us divide and cement up a mountain without any safety gear. I am someone who travels alone often and enjoys solitude, but this is extreme - I left after 5 nights. This host exploits volunteers. Do NOT stay here.

about 1 month ago


Iris D C replied

After many positive reviews about the WPS, unfortunately, one now has no stars. Not everyone appreciates the natural experience by the river, as clearly stated. This girl thought they did, but the reality turns out differently. Blaming the temporary lack of water, only one solar lamp, or the missing photo of the location is a weak excuse. Many others have gone before her; read the reviews. Communication was lacking, despite me asking if everything was okay. Fortunately, everyone is free to leave

United States

5

Although I was only there for two weeks, I had a great time. The location is awesome, it just gets a little hot in the sun. The work can be hard but feels very rewarding. The tea and snacks are superb, and my legs are very in shape. I would definitely recommend to come for three or more weeks to really live the life and see all that is around Isca. Thank you Iris and Martín for everything 🤘

2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

This was my first world packers experience and so so worth it, Iris is truly a lovely person. The work was satisfying and we never worked over time. It was a welcoming environment to be in, I’ll miss the tea breaks ! Isca is a wonderful place to be, in the first week I stayed in the chicken house (amazing views) and the next week in the riverhouse watching the fireflies. Iris was able to give us lifts to san andrea, soverato and the beach when our plans crossed over and the journey back was never difficult, it’s a beautiful, safe space in southern Italy and I hope to come back in the future.

3 months ago

Latvia

5

This experience had the most healing impact on me. I feel energised, inspired and full of love. You became a very special and dear human for me, I learned a lot. All the tasks were interesting and so diverse. The energy your land holds is something unexplainable and beautiful. Forever grateful for this :)

3 months ago


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Contact with nature

Rural

Beach

Mountain

Wilderness