
Menu XVII
The Menu at Gela, November 27–30, 2026: two Japanese-themed evenings featuring guest chefs from London and a sake sommelier, followed by a Rhodope-themed evening with cheverme and gaida.

The Menu at Gela, November 27–30, 2026: two Japanese-themed evenings featuring guest chefs from London and a sake sommelier, followed by a Rhodope-themed evening with cheverme and gaida.

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.

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.

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.

Spring Equinox Retreat at Hotel Gela – New Astrological Year with Astro Guide. 2 nights, practices, meditation, and balance in the Rhodopes.

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.

Did you capture any unforgettable moments at Hotel Gela? Share your photos and videos of the garden, the Rhodope Mountains, and the magic of your stay with us.

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.

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.