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

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

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.

If you are visiting Lisbon during the chestnut season (typically October to March), you can find vendors like Fátima throughout the city.