Geel: The Compassionate City
Geel is a city located in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. Geel, Belgium is known for its patron saint named Saint Dymphna, whom their inspiration for taking care of the mentally-challenged people to get de-institutionalized, thus being recognized as an example for most cities in the world for its positive effects to those who need psychiatric care. To get to Geel, the closest airport would be at Antwerp International Airport (ANR), which is approximately 27 miles from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
The most celebrated festival in Geel is the Reggae Geel. This is a festival that took place every first Friday of August, with the best music of the reggae genre, following the main event on Saturday. This festival is considered as the oldest Reggae festival in Europe. Coincidentally, the best months to visit this city would be from June until August, where tourists can expect pleasant and comfortable weather, with good Geel Belgium hotel rates.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For a picture-perfect view, while having a nice exploration of the trails, the beautiful, Dwarf Mountain is a good spot to go. This mountain is believed by the residents that it is inhabited by either gnomes or dwarves. The Witbos Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole golf course, perfect for beginners. This golf club has a learning class with either 6 or 9 lessons per hour about the fundamentals of golf. Near these attractions is a romantic and authentic Hotel Roosendaelhof that started in the 17th century. The hotel rooms were uniquely decorated with complete modern amenities. B&B Belrose is an intimate hotel filled with uniquely styled bathrooms with either a whirlpool or sauna. This hotel also offers complimentary daily breakfast, on-site parking space, and a wi-fi connection.