In this context, the Santo André de Ancede Convent (1113 AD) also deserves mention, predating the foundation of the Portuguese nation, whose social and economic influence during the medieval period was felt over an area extending from Porto to Régua.

In the literary realm, it's worth mentioning that Soeiro Pereira Gomes hails from the parish of Gestaçô, in the municipality of Baião, and that the writer Eça de Queirós drew inspiration from its people, landscapes, and local customs in one of his most renowned works: "The City and the Mountains."

António Mota, a leading national writer in the field of children's and young adult literature, widely recognized and awarded multiple times, was born on July 16, 1957, in Vilarelho, in the parish of Ovil.

His book "Outros Tempos" (2006), written for adults and illustrated by the Baionense architect Marta Lemos, is an essential work for those wishing to understand the way people in the interior regions lived in the mid-20th century.

In order to preserve the traditional production methods of these meats and to enhance the quality of Baião wines, the Municipal Council annually promotes two gastronomic initiatives.