There’s something extraordinary about food when it’s served beneath the trees, flavored with pine-scented air and laughter carried on the wind. At GELA, this becomes an experience: a walk, a gathering, a taste of nature and togetherness.
Just a short stroll from the hotel, nestled in the heart of the forest, our open-air barbecue awaits. A cozy, designated space with a canopy, rustic tables, and a view that can’t be described, only felt. The air is cooler, the light is soft, and the silence hums with the sounds of mountain life.
Summer here is nothing like the city. Even on the hottest days, it stays fresh beneath the trees. The scent of resin and smoke lingers, and all around you, the green breathes with quiet vitality. Don’t forget a warm layer – if lunch turns into dinner (as it often does), the Rhodope Mountains will remind you of their presence with a crisp evening breeze.
The site rests near the small chapel of St. George the Great Martyr, a quiet, sacred place that seems to hold the memory of every shared meal and gentle word.
Barbecuing in the forest isn’t just about good food. It’s a way of belonging to GELA’s rhythm. To dine slowly, around fire, in laughter, in flavor,
and surrender to the simple joy of being outdoors.
