Lisboa_fatima_pinto_vendedora_de_castanhas_assadas (2026)

is a prominent street vendor in Lisbon who has been roasting chestnuts for over 44 years . Her presence is a staple of the city’s autumn and winter atmosphere, particularly around the Feast of Saint Martin (São Martinho). The Story of Fátima Pinto

The smell of roasted chestnuts is often described as the "scent of autumn" in Lisbon.

Over her 40+ years on the street, she has witnessed Lisbon's transformation from a traditional residential neighborhood with old shops to a tourism-driven hub filled with hostels and pastry shops.

Fátima inherited this trade as a family tradition. She began roasting chestnuts at age 14, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.

is a prominent street vendor in Lisbon who has been roasting chestnuts for over 44 years . Her presence is a staple of the city’s autumn and winter atmosphere, particularly around the Feast of Saint Martin (São Martinho). The Story of Fátima Pinto

The smell of roasted chestnuts is often described as the "scent of autumn" in Lisbon. lisboa_fatima_pinto_vendedora_de_castanhas_assadas

Over her 40+ years on the street, she has witnessed Lisbon's transformation from a traditional residential neighborhood with old shops to a tourism-driven hub filled with hostels and pastry shops. is a prominent street vendor in Lisbon who

Fátima inherited this trade as a family tradition. She began roasting chestnuts at age 14, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother. lisboa_fatima_pinto_vendedora_de_castanhas_assadas