Nikulden – welcoming winter with a festive weekend December 5-7, 2025
St. Nicholas weekend at Hotel Gela, Dec 5-7: live Rhodope music, traditional roasted carp, ceremonial bread, and DJ Prazlux. Escape to the mountains.
St. Nicholas weekend at Hotel Gela, Dec 5-7: live Rhodope music, traditional roasted carp, ceremonial bread, and DJ Prazlux. Escape to the mountains.
Experience The MENU XIII in Gela – a dinner led by chefs Anton Vasev and Todor Grablev, combining signature cuisine and specially selected wines in the heart of the Rhodope 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.
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.
Experience the magic of the annual Bagpipe Gathering in Gela, Rhodope Mountains – live music, local traditions, and unforgettable mountain hospitality at Hotel Gela.
Host a private fine dining dinner at GELA Hotel. Custom menus by top Bulgarian chefs, curated for your group – ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or intimate gatherings in the mountains.
After dinner, it’s time to turn up the volume. Whether it’s cocktails, a celebration, or a cozy evening with friends, our nighttime soundtrack sets the tone for joy and connection. From laid-back grooves to timeless dancefloor classics, the right track at the right moment can shift the whole night.
This July, Gela once again opens its doors for an unforgettable culinary experience. The thirteenth edition of The MENU invites you into a world of flavors inspired by nature, tradition, and contemporary food philosophy.
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.
The next edition of THE MENU takes us in an unexpected direction. Gela will welcome the spirit of Fake French.
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 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.
Get ready for the hottest party of the season at the special edition of IN THE CLUB at Hotel Gela on March 8th!
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.
Are you ready for another enchanting journey filled with the beauty of nature and the spirit of the Rhodope Mountains? Hotel Gela is delighted to invite you to the second edition of The Magic of the Rhodope Mountains –