[6] Around the 16th century, the town's industry was based on typical local productions, such as almonds, cattle, coal, and ceramics.

According to more recent studies, the word name breaks down to "Ben Sab´r In", which can be related to “Bem Saber Inscrever”, which refers to the existence of a lapidary workshop, where gemstones would be carved into “monumental funerary stars”.

[8]Barão de São João is the second biggest settlement in the Civil Parish, with an estimated population of around 380 in 2021.

He learnt how to mold clay in Escola Industrial e Comercial de Lagos from his teacher, António da Luz, and was taught carpentry by Américo Guerreiro dos Santos.

He was encouraged by famous singer Zeca Afonso to write articles to several local newspapers and magazines, which brought them more popularity.

Deodato Inácio Santos is also known for his lesser-known work in the Forest, where he has carved faces into the stones along the path, which is a part of the larger "Walk of Poets", a more recent creation from 2021.