Dedeler, Gülnar

Dedeler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 325 (2022). It is situated to the west of Kızlardağ in the Taurus Mountains system. The distance to Gülnar is 31 km and to Mersin is 160 km. The name of the village Dedeler ("saints") refers to a Moslem preacher named Arap Dede. The main economic activities of the village are viticulture and beekeeping.