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Do you want to book your stay in our cottages? Contact us at:

Do you want to volunteer at Dio Pigadia? Contact us at:

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Check out our Volunteer’s Welcome Guide

(Volunteer arrivals should always be on weekdays. During weekends we are often away or relaxing! Thank you for your understanding 😊)

Do you want to join our dynamic team? Follow our LinkedIn page for updates on our activities and job opportunities.

Follow us on Instagram: @diopigadia

How to get here by car

Avoid driving to Dio Pigadia farm on a rainy day. The road gets very slippery and you might get stuck. The road to Nectar is fine. Your best option if the road is wet and you go to the farm is to stop at the the crossroad just before turning left to the farm! Or call us so we decide together the best solution!

The map below shows the correct way to access the farm and Nectar from the main road.

You can load our map in your Google maps app here:

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Are you driving from Pylos?

Here is a video on Instagram how to come to us.

After you crossed Mesochori the main road turns left, continue 100m and check our white sign on the right. Then just follow the white signs (1 left – 1 right!)

Are you driving from Methoni or Finikounda?

Caution: avoid the Pidassos road that is not shorter and makes your arrival more complicated (google maps might send you on dirt roads that are better avoided with a city car).

Please follow the road that passes through Varakes. You will arrive directly in Mesochori where the directions are the same as when you come from Pylos.

Shortly after the main road turns left after you crossed the village, check our white sign on the right. Then just follow the white signs (1 left – 1 right!)

How to get here by bus

From Athens or Kalamata you can take the KTEL bus to Pylos.

From Athens:

  1. On the lower level of the airport outside of the baggage claim you can find the city buses. Purchase a ticket and take the bus (X93) from the airport to Kifissos central bus station. Plan for about an hour to an hour and a quarter for this bus ride.
  2. When you arrive at Kifissos, inside of the ticket building you can purchase a ticket to Pylos. PLEASE NOTE: the last daily bus that takes you all the way to Pylos leaves at 15:00. The bus schedule may change, so please check here and look for the schedule labeled: ATHENS – KALAMATA – PILOS-METHONI-FINIKOUNDA for the most up to date times.
  3. Alternatively if your flight is later in the day, you could take the bus to Kalamata (see the route labeled ATHENS – KALAMATA), stay somewhere overnight, and then the next day you can take the bus the rest of the way from Kalamata to Pylos. You can see the times that the bus will leave Kalamata bus station on the schedule labeled “ATHENS – KALAMATA – PILOS-METHONI-FINIKOUNDA” by checking the times for “correspondence Kalamata” or call the ticket office.

From Kalamata:

  • The closest airport is at Kalamata. To come from the airport, check the local bus routes schedule to find the most up to date times.
  • From the Kalamata city center bus station, on the schedule labeled “ATHENS – KALAMATA – PILOS-METHONI-FINIKOUNDA” check the times for “correspondence Kalamata” or call the ticket office.

In Pylos, we can eventually come pick you up but we would prefer in the morning or afternoon. Otherwise, you can always grab a cab and we will pick you up in Mesochori, the nearest village.

What others think about us

  • Avatar Alyson Coles ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    I stayed at Dio Pagadia for a month as an active volunteer over the olive harvest. It was such a special learning experience, it really helped me to learn … More about myself and opened my eyes to community living. A huge family made from people of the universe 💞 The animals are super cute too and I especially loved skordo and Vouno the donkey. I'm very sad to be leaving now, and miss the farm and the people so much. We share not only meals, but goals, values and connection. If you want an unforgettable, valuable experience then don't hesitate to give Dio Pagadia a visit!
  • Avatar We learn as we wander ★★★★★ a year ago
    My daughter and I only wanted to visit Dio Pigadia for one afternoon but we ended up staying three weeks. It was a truly great experience for us and we … More both enjoyed taking care of the animals, gardens and veggies on the farm and fell in love with this little paradise. We ate daily together with the other volunteers amazing fresh meals with very tasty vegetables from the garden, helped out at a beach clean up event and even went sailing together.
    Saying goodbye was a hard one here but we both know for sure we want to come back, so it's only bye for now and thank you for everything Jules.
    Lia, Jenny and Tito
  • Avatar Foteini Vervelidou ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    What can I say…how to put into word what being with you all has been for me…At various moments I had to pinch myself to convince me I am not dreaming…Surrounded … More by such natural beauty, walking among the olive and orange trees, cuddling with the dogs and cats who add to the serenity and the magic of this place and this community. A community with a clear vision of how life on Earth can be like when we tune into ourselves and realize what feeds our souls. I leave recharged by spending my day in the sunlight, working with my hands and living in community. I leave inspired by the amazing people I had the chance to get to know here. And more importantly I leave hopeful that a better future is not only possible, but it is already being built and offered to the ones who care to choose it.
  • Avatar Soizic Brun ★★★★★ 12 months ago
    Amazing place where you can explore sustainable practices including composting, mulching, wood work, lacto-fermentation, low-technologies... in an interacting … More community. Jules is very willing to share his knowledge with you and explore shared governance. Don't miss this opportunity to live an off-grid experience.
  • Avatar Monica Vargas ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    Fantastic place and lovely community, it is really nice to have had the experience to join it for a bit and be I touch with nature, organic food and beautiful … More people. cannot recommend it enough :)
  • Avatar Laura H ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Dio Pigada is a very special place. I spent 8 weeks there during the olive harvest season which is special in itself because the farm works differently, … More there is an olive harvest schedule and there were way more volunteers than usually live at the farm. I really enjoyed the harvesting which is not the easiest work but really satisfiying. Every volunteer also harvested only for 3-5 hours/3 times a week. Apart from the harvesting we were able to work at the house extension and help with other tasks around the farm. There were two meals shared every day and everybody could take care of their own breakfast. I really appreciated the weekly feedback meetings where we would share how our week has been and how farm and community life could possibly improve. Every person could share their thoughts and the feedback was treated with much respect. I really loved my time there and already miss it. I loved the community life, forming connections, being confronted with new ideas and perspectives, taking part in great workshops and presentations, singing, dancing, playing games, going on trips, watching the stars and so much more! Thank you for everything! I will definitely come back.