By 1839, Borderira and Goldra were the two communities in the parish with the most number of homes: 74 dwellings in both (with 70 in Gorjões and Santa Bárbara de Nexe, each).

[3] Around 1918, the charola Mocidade União (Youth Union), was founded to provide an organized forum for the traditional New Year's event, and allowed them to express and affirm the local collective identity.

The Sociedade do Carro Funerário (Funerary Car Society) was established in 1923, to transport the dead to the cemetery of Santa Bárbara de Nexe (eventually closing in 1960).

Among the maestros, José Ferreiro (author of Alma Algarvia), and João Barra Bexiga, in addition to many musicians born in or around Bordeira (including João Bexiga, Daniel Rato, Jorge Ferreira, nephew of José Ferreiro, António Madeirinha, who lived in an area called Alface.

Along Rua José Ferreiro Pai, Nelson Conceição operated an accordion school, eventually winning the Italia Award, for his contribution to Portuguese music.