Gela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lungo mare di Gela
Lungo mare di Gela
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, known as the Monastery of Batalha (that literally translated means the Monastery of the Battle), is located in the town of Batalha in the center region of Portugal. It was built as a result of the promise made on the battlefield, by King João I to the Virgin Mary, under the pressure of all that was at stake, to build a monastery if victory were his on the famous 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota over the Castilians. It serves as well as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royals. The Monastery (that is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal), gave life to its surroundings and shaped their development over more than six centuries. As Capelas Imperfeitas (The Unfinished Chapels) remain as a testimony of the fact that the monastery was never actually finished. They form a separate octagonal structure tacked on the choir of the church and only accessible from the outside. It was commissioned in 1437 by King Edward of Portugal as a second royal mausoleum for himself and his descendants, but only him and his queen Eleanor of Aragon are buried here. The octagonal rotunda has seven radiating hexagonal chapels. In the corners of the chapels stand the massive unfinished buttresses, that were intended to support the vault. The portal rises to a monumental fifteen meters. It was originally built in Gothic style, but was transformed beyond recognition by Mateus Fernandes into a masterpiece of Manueline style and completed in 1509. The Monastery of Batalha has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. http://bit.ly/1RG9D2m
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Archeo Hotel

Archeo Hotel

Viale Indipendenza, 7 Gela CL
The price is NZ$248 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$248
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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Stay at this beach property in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Greek Fortifications and Museo Archeologico are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Quiet Gela property
Lovely, small property near (1km) beaches. Small hotel equals small staff, but they try to meet your needs. Would recommend for quiet couples vacation.

Reviewed on 3 July 2025

Archeo Hotel
Hotel Sileno

Hotel Sileno

3 out of 5
S.S.117 BIS Gela CL
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The price is NZ$123 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$123
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions L'Acropoli di Gela and Gela Archeological Museum are located ...
5.4/10 (31 reviews)
What we needed
The stay was good, we were passing through Gela for the night. Being easy to locate and check in ticks boxes for us. It’s a bit run down on the outside but our room was fine.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2019

Hotel Sileno
Villa Aries - Torre di Manfria Hill

Villa Aries - Torre di Manfria Hill

Via Torre di Manfria, 23 Gela CL
Stay at this beach hotel in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Torre di Manfria and Manfria Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Beautiful grounds and easily accessible private beach. Friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Appartamenti Sud Est

Appartamenti Sud Est

Via Pescara 28 Ragusa RG
Stay at this apartment in Ragusa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Tourist Port Marina di Ragusa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great apartment and lovely hosts

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Appartamenti Sud Est
Ancient Mint center Sicily

Ancient Mint center Sicily

Pietraperzia (EN) Sicili Sicily
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Pietraperzia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attraction Benedictine Monastery is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Great place, especially the calm garden with tons of spots to Relax.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Ancient Mint center Sicily
Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea

Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea

Caucana-finaiti-casuzze-finaiti Nord Sicilia
Stay at this villa in Santa Croce Camerina. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Caucana and Tourist Port Marina ...
Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea
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Popular places to visit

Torre di Manfria

Learn about the local history of Gela when you take a trip to Torre di Manfria. Wander the sandy beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Torre di Manfria

Biviere di Gela

Explore the great outdoors at Biviere di Gela, a lovely green space in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Biviere di Gela

L'Acropoli di Gela

You can find out about the history of Gela with a visit to L'Acropoli di Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

L'Acropoli di Gela

Gela Archeological Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gela Archeological Museum in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Gela Archeological Museum

Piazza Umberto I

Learn about the local history of Gela when you take a trip to Piazza Umberto I. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Piazza Umberto I

Greek Fortifications

You can find out about the history of Gela with a trip to Greek Fortifications. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Greek Fortifications

Activities

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Oil, Wine and Cooking Class Activity in Sicily

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