Summer 2026 in the Rhodopes: every Saturday, outdoor evenings with lemonade, cocktails, and mountain coolness, and every Thursday, DJ party nights. Long summer nights by the fire, music, conversations until sunrise, and a real feeling of relaxation in nature.
Discover Izakaya under the stars at Hotel Gela – a unique culinary experience inspired by Japanese tradition, featuring charcoal-grilled yakitori, draft beer, shared dishes, and cool summer evenings in the heart of the Rhodopes.
Escape the heat with a midweek summer getaway in the Rhodopes. Summer packages – cool nights, evenings by the fire, mountain hikes, spa treatments, and total relaxation surrounded by nature.
Celebrate Midsummer Day at Hotel Gela on June 24 – herb gathering, sunrise greeting, yoga, herbal rituals, and tea made from 16 Rhodope herbs surrounded by the nature of the Rhodope Mountains.
Hotel Gela is the official base for participants in the DECATHLON Thracian Ultra 2026 – a trail marathon in the Rhodopes on May 30-31. Book early.
THE MENU at Hotel Gela: a special dinner with guest chef Maria Zhekova. The signature “Fire and Joupel” menu, prepared over an oak wood fire in the Rhodope oven.
We’re celebrating Nikulden in the Rhodopes with a traditional menu, fresh fish, live music, a DJ party, relaxation, and cozy winter evenings by the fire. December 4-7 at Hotel Gela.
“Perspectives in the Mirror” is a 4-day retreat dedicated to the connection between masculine and feminine energy, authentic relationships, and self-discovery. An experience featuring yoga, ritual evenings, genuine conversations, and a deep encounter with oneself amidst the natural beauty of the Rhodope Mountains.
“The Goddess Within You” Dance Retreat at Hotel Gela, the Rhodopes. June 26-28, 2026. Movement, practices, and self-discovery amidst the mountain scenery.
Festive May in Gela (May 1–6, 2026) – St. George’s Day lamb, slow-roasted meat, dinners cooked in an oak wood oven, BBQ in the forest, live Rhodope bagpipers, DJ nights, Scandinavian baths, and massages surrounded by nature.
The MENU XVI at Hotel Gela – a special dinner on June 18, 2026, featuring chefs Anton Vasev and Todor Grablev, dedicated to fermentation, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary Bulgarian cuisine.
Bagpipe competition in Gela – first weekend of August. The sound of bagpipes, Rhodope traditions, and a special program at Hotel Gela.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s 2026/2027 at Hotel Gela with a festive program, signature cuisine, Rhodope traditions, relaxation, and winter adventures amid the beauty of the Rhodope Mountains. Book your festive getaway in the mountains.
Enjoy the Perseid meteor shower in the Rhodopes – crystal-clear skies, fresh air, and cool summer nights in Gela. The peak on August 12–13 awaits you with stars, music, and magic.
Spend the September holidays in the Rhodopes with live music, Rhodope bagpipers, a special menu featuring cheverme, a DJ party, a sauna, massages, and evenings by the fire under the stars. Special holiday periods: September 4–7 and 18–22.
Easter at Hotel Gela – festive weekends for Catholic (April 3–6) and Orthodox Easter (April 10–13) with traditional cuisine, egg and Easter bread painting, festive dinners, workshops, outdoor BBQ, and shared moments in the Rhodopes.
Romantic Valentine’s Day weekend at Hotel Gela (February 13–15, 2026) – a refined escape in the Rhodope Mountains with a special dinner and wine tasting, fire-cooked evenings, champagne brunch, sauna, steam bath and a wood-fired Scandinavian hot tub, designed for unforgettable time together.
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 XIV in Gela – a dinner led by chef Veselin Boikinoff, 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.
