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.
Forest skills day in Gela: hike, navigation & survival basics, Commando Krav Maga with Mihail Donchev. October dates (10–12 & 24–26). Beginners welcome.
Night hikes in the Rhodope Mountains with Hotel Gela – guided, safe, and intimate experiences after sunset. Request in person during your stay.
Celebrate September in the Rhodopes: spit-roasted lamb, bagpipes, fires under the stars & festive weekends at Hotel Gela.
Traditional cheverme at Hotel Gela – authentic spit-roasted lamb over wood embers, homemade food, and Rhodope mountain charm. Perfect for family celebrations, corporate events, or friendly gatherings in nature.
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.
Join a guided foraging walk near GELA Hotel. Discover wild mushrooms, herbs, and mountain wisdom in the Rhodope forest. A soulful, sensory journey into nature’s hidden treasures.
Join Instinct Flow at GELA, a full-day survival and self-defense training in the Rhodope Mountains. Led by expert Mihail Donchev. Trek, train, and transform your instincts into strength.
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.
Mountain biking near GELA Hotel – explore Pamporovo Bike Park just 15 minutes away. Over 25 km of marked trails for all levels. Ride, breathe, and return to nature with every turn.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Rhodope Mountains, our hotel is a gateway to one of Bulgaria’s richest cultural treasures. Surrounded by greenery, with views of ancient forests and mountain peaks, we are located near the Ilinden region, home to the world-renowned Festival of the 100 Bagpipes.
During the day, our lounge carries a carefully curated blend of soft acoustic and ambient music. These gentle sounds don’t demand your attention, they accompany you. They breathe with the mountain.
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.
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.