Car Boot Sale Flea Market I Ghjatelli - Lecci

A Summer Car Boot Sale in the Lecci Pine Forest

Every summer, in July, the I Ghjatelli association organizes its annual car boot sale and flea market in the Lecci pine forest, next to the Tourist Information Office of the commune of Lecci (20137). This event, usually held on July 20th, brings together exhibitors and visitors from 8 am to 4 pm in a remarkable natural setting, in the heart of Corsica's Extreme South.

The I Ghjatelli Association

I Ghjatelli is a local association in Lecci whose annual car boot sale is one of the summer's highlights in this rural commune of South Corsica. The name "I Ghjatelli" is a Corsican term referring to cats, evoking the Corsicans' attachment to the nature and animals of their territory.

To contact the association and inquire about exhibitor registration conditions: 06 15 27 26 54.

Lecci, an Authentic Village in Corsica's Extreme South

Lecci is a commune in South Corsica (department 2A, region code 94), part of the Porto-Vecchio community of communes. An authentic village nestled in the Corsican maquis, Lecci is surrounded by pine forests and preserved natural landscapes, just a few kilometers from the famous beaches of the Extreme South—including Pinarellu beach, one of the most beautiful in Corsica.

The commune of Lecci is administratively part of the Porto-Vecchio sector, which is renowned worldwide for its crystal-clear waters, wild coves, and Genoese citadel. In July, the region attracts thousands of holidaymakers from all over France and Europe, who also frequent the local markets and car boot sales.

The Pine Forest, a Natural Setting for a Second-Hand Market

Being held in the Lecci pine forest, under the shade of maritime pines, gives this summer car boot sale a special atmosphere. Located directly next to the Tourist Information Office, the site is easily accessible and well-known to locals and tourists alike. Exhibitors offer second-hand items, clothing, books, trinkets, antiques, and various goods in a relaxed and sunny atmosphere, typical of Corsican summer markets. Entry is free for visitors, who can browse freely among the stalls and find hidden treasures.