Offering Experiences, Products, Services

The “Buy Local” section of SharryLand



What is the “Buy Local” section?

“Buy Local” is SharryLand’s marketplace — a meeting point between those who seek and those who offer experiences, local products, and services within the Wonders. It is special because it geolocates products and experiences in their territory and promotes short supply chains, thus supporting the local economy.

How do you sell on 'Buy Local'?

Here you can find the complete manual for the “Buy Local” section!

Who can sell on SharryLand?

All small operators from Italy’s inland and rural areas engaged in sustainable tourism, slow mobility, food and wine, and local crafts:

  • Environmental guides, Tourist guides and tour leaders;
  • Tour Operators, Travel Agencies;
  • Associations, private and public local organisations for territorial promotion;
  • Providers of rental services for slow and sustainable mobility;
  • Farms, Cooperatives, small agricultural producers;
  • Small artisans

To sell, it is necessary to hold the qualifications required by law, activate a geolocated “Pro” Profile on SharryLand, and create an associated (free) Stripe account.

What can be sold on SharryLand?

In the “Buy Local” section of SharryLand you will find proposals from tourism and leisure operators, local producers, and service providers for travellers operating in Italy’s rural areas. These include:

  • Day Experiences: an excursion, a tasting, a guided tour, a creative workshop…
  • Multi‑day Tours (only for Tour Operators or Travel Agencies): a travel package that includes overnight stays and activities in the area…
  • Food and wine products from rural areas (excluding fresh products and mass‑market items);
  • Local handicraft products: objects, accessories, created by artisans and makers who preserve traditional methods or experiment with innovative approaches

How does the sale work?

As a seller of experiences, services, or products, you give SharryLand the mandate to collect. Once your services are provided, the money goes directly to your account through Stripe. Your customers will pay securely on SharryLand by credit and debit card. SharryLand retains a 10% fee on each transaction for service charges. This processing fee is not charged when the Customer uses a "Cherry Discount Coupon".
We rely on Stripe to provide you with the highest level of security in transaction processing. If you would like to learn more check out the Terms of Sale.

Why is 'Buy Local' different from other marketplaces?

  • Because it is reserved for rural areas and supports networking and sustainable growth;
  • Because thanks to geolocation it helps users find products and services within their territory;
  • Because it promotes direct sales (short supply chain);
  • Because SharryLand attracts an audience that cares about sustainability and local identity.

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