
Market day in Lecce is a feast for the eyes, and often the tummy. Locally grown and freshly picked produce, colorful and aromatic, fill boxes to overflowing. Vendors offer samples while engaging in conversation with customers. I love to walk slowly and observe the active energy of this ‘farmers market.’ Afterward, I feel like I’ve had my weekly dose of vitamins. Enjoy some photos I took during my recent visit.






Don’t you wish you had your shopping bag with you? If only we could step inside a photo…. Maybe this inspired you to go to your nearest farmers market for some fresh produce. I’m glad you came along.
Looks great – thanks for the review.
Will be there in 2 weeks, any chance to get an address ?
Thanks
Alon
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I don’t remember the exact address, but if you get in touch with YLTOURS they will know. I was there in the market with them and some others on a tour. Here is their contact info: YLTOUR PR
Mobile +39 328 437 2422
Mobile +39 335 818 7858
Telephone +39 0832 344 837
info@yltourpr.com
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Susan, my favorite was the ‘catch of the day’. He looks like he loves his job. 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
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He was quite the showman! Yeah, I think he does love this job:)
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Nice to catch up with you, Susan. The fruit and vegetable market is so temptingly merchandised as to build an appetite on anyone passing by. Lecce is rightly called the Florence of the South, as the produce of this southern Italian town is as beautiful as the place…best wishes.. Raj.
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Hello Raj, good to hear from you. I agree, the produce market is temptingly merchandised. My favorite thing to do is converse with the vendors. They are a wealth of knowledge and I get a good dose of local connection. Thanks for check in.
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Our experience in ‘rural’ Italy is that the markets are the only place to buy those fresh fruits and vegetables – the supermarkets produce was very poor quality by comparison. Your photos are making me hungry, Susan 😉
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I love the fruits in Italy. So fresh and full of taste. Great post, Lecce seems very pretty!
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Thank you Ishita:)
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Lovely produce. I remember the beautiful yellow fleshed potatoes from Puglia- they melt in the mouth.
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Oh, I know what you mean…yes, they are absolutely wonderful. Some things are worth going back for:-)
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I could return just for the local produce. Their fruit and vegetables are simply divine
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Markets are my favourite – thanks for sharing all the great photos! It feels like I am there.
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Thank you for taking the time to enjoy them. Markets do reflect a lot about the local lifestyle…and the samples are wonderful:)
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