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

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 lisboa_fatima_pinto_vendedora_de_castanhas_assadas

She emphasizes that while chestnuts can be cooked in many ways, nothing compares to those roasted over charcoal and coarse salt , which creates the signature "hot mist" and aroma that fills Lisbon's streets on cold nights. Experience the Tradition The smell of roasted chestnuts is often described

If you are visiting Lisbon during the chestnut season (typically October to March), you can find vendors like Fátima throughout the city. The Story of Fátima Pinto She emphasizes that

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