The Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary is a small temple located in the rural surroundings of Forcarei, in the area known as A Agrela. Dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, this sanctuary is an important reference point within the local devotional tradition.
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe has a long tradition throughout the Hispanic world, including Galicia, where it is associated with popular celebrations and religious pilgrimages. In Galicia there are numerous festivities and pilgrimages held in her honour, reflecting the importance of this devotion within the religious traditions of the rural communities.
The sanctuary is set within a characteristic natural environment, surrounded by oak groves and gentle landscapes, and integrated into a network of rural paths and traditional trails that connect different sites of religious and natural interest in Forcarei, allowing visitors to discover a variety of natural and cultural landmarks throughout the municipality.
