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.
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.
Bagpipe competition in Gela – first weekend of August. The sound of bagpipes, Rhodope traditions, and a special program at Hotel Gela.
Rhodope Reset Yoga Retreat at Hotel Gela – movement, meditation, and restoration in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains. Organized by Maison de Présence.
Spring Equinox Retreat at Hotel Gela – New Astrological Year with Astro Guide. 2 nights, practices, meditation, and balance in the Rhodopes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience the magic of the Rhodopes after sunset. Guided night hikes, a starry sky, silence, and an unforgettable encounter with nature.
Celebrate September in the Rhodopes: spit-roasted lamb, bagpipes, fires under the stars & festive weekends at Hotel Gela.
Discover the traditional ceramic oven and cheverme at Hotel Gela. Slow cooking over oak wood, original ceramics from Zlakusa, homemade bread, banitsa, and authentic Rhodope flavors.
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.
Enjoy an unforgettable forest barbecue near GELA Hotel. Outdoor lunch in the Rhodope Mountains with fresh air, local flavors, and stunning views – where nature and taste come together.
Rejuvenate in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains. GELA offers a serene relaxation zone, sauna, steam bath, massages, Shiatsu, Yumeiho therapy, and a unique Scandinavian bath experience – where body, breath, and nature reunite.
