Ash Wednesday and March 3rd in Gela

The end of February and the beginning of March in the Rhodope Mountains carry a special power - of transition, awakening, and shared memory.
 This year we invite you to long holiday weekend in Gela, dedicated to Monday in Shiroka Laka and Bulgaria's National Day – March 3rd.

Pesponedelnik – a living tradition nearby

Just a short distance from the hotel, in Shiroka Laka, one of the most authentic winter-spring rituals in Bulgaria takes place – Monday.
 The Kukeri (dogs) chase away evil, call for health and prosperity, and carry that primal power that is felt not with words, but with the heart.

March 3rd – the holiday in the mountains

These days we also celebrate Bulgaria's National Day. In the mountains, this day feels even stronger – quiet, deep and real. An extraordinary experience awaits you.

What we have prepared in Gela

During the long weekend we will create a special experience for our guests:

Traditional Rhodopean dinners

• Lamb, turkey and roosters, roasted over a slow fire in our ceramic kiln on oak wood
  
  
• Outdoor BBQ
  
  
• Rhodope bagpipers and singers live – the sound of the Rhodope Mountains
  
  
• DJ party
  
  
• Fire under the stars and shared moments
  
  

Recovery time

Our restaurant will also be available to guests throughout the weekend. relaxation area with sauna and steam bath – for relaxing after walks, dancing and dinners by the fire.

For those seeking complete relaxation, we also offer massages, as well as a unique experience: traditional Scandinavian wood-burning bath.

📧 For reservations and information: reservations@hotelgela.com