Exclusive fine-dining dinner The MENU XIV at Hotel Gela. Two chefs, Anton from Cosmos Lab and Todor from KOMAT, create a unique menu with a focus on fermentation and Bulgarian products. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable culinary experience.
St. Nicholas weekend at Hotel Gela, Dec 5-7: live Rhodope music, traditional roasted carp, ceremonial bread, and DJ Prazlux. Escape to the mountains.
Oktoberfest moves to Gela: 23 Sept–3 Oct. Beer & sausages for hotel guests, cheverme, bonfire toasts, live Rhodope music—party spirit under the mountain stars.
Celebrate in Gela, 31 Oct–2 Nov: bonfire under the stars, live Rhodope music, cheverme, art workshops, kids’ games, pumpkin lanterns-party vibes in the mountains.
Forest skills day in Gela: hike, navigation & survival basics, Commando Krav Maga with Mihail Donchev. October dates (10–12 & 24–26). Beginners welcome.
Hotel Gela hosted MENU XIII with guest chef Veselin Kalev from Zornitsa Family Estate. A fine dining evening of exquisite dishes, wine, and the magic of the Rhodopes.
Celebrate September in the Rhodopes: spit-roasted lamb, bagpipes, fires under the stars & festive weekends at Hotel Gela.
MENU XII at GELA: A fine dining event with Fake French chef Vladimir Todorov in the Rhodopes. A night of gourmet flavors, music by DJ Elma, and culinary artistry beneath the mountain sky.
Celebrate Enyovden in GELA – an ancient Bulgarian ritual with herbs, sunrise, and sacred silence. A magical day of barefoot walks, wild plants, and wishes whispered at dawn.
Experience the magic of the annual Bagpipe Gathering in Gela, Rhodope Mountains – live music, local traditions, and unforgettable mountain hospitality at Hotel Gela.
A Bodynamic training, led by the method’s founder Lisbeth Marcher, took place at Hotel Gela. Surrounded by the silence and majesty of the Rhodope Mountains, participants experienced transformations where body, psyche, and nature met in deep harmony.
Once again, Gela gathered connoisseurs of culinary art for another fine-dining evening from the series The MENU. The eleventh edition carried that sense of measured elegance that can only arise where the mountain meets the inner world.
We were joined by guest chefs Anton Vasev and Vladislav Penov from COSMOS restaurant – two alchemists of flavor who transform Bulgarian tradition into contemporary culinary art.
On April 12, a special experience awaits us in Gela. An evening where food, music, and wine come together in perfect harmony.
Spring is here – that magical moment when nature awakens. With the first warm rays of sunshine, we open our home to you once again, eager to share the magic of St. George’s Day.
Easter is a time for family, warmth, and cherished moments. A time to reconnect with our roots, to embrace the coziness of home, the aroma of freshly baked kozunak, and the joy of painting eggs with love.
On March 8, Hotel Gela invites you to a special edition of IN THE CLUB – a night dedicated entirely to women.
In the cozy ambiance of restaurant ZUNA, we once again experienced an evening filled with inspiration, artistry, and culinary excellence.
Spring in the Rhodope Mountains brings not only the awakening of nature but also a wealth of traditions that come to life in their most authentic form. Join us this spring to immerse yourself in the magic of Rhodope culture and traditions.
On a December evening, Hotel Gela transformed into a place where time stood still. The traditional “siniya” (an old Bulgarian word for a low dining table), laid close to the ground as our ancestors once dined, brought together guests from near and far for an unforgettable evening with Chef Maria Zhekova.