Çeşmeli

Çeşmeli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.

[3][4] Çeşmeli midtown is situated two kilometers north of the Mediterranean seaside and at the east of the rivulet Kargıpınarı (which is also known as Gelinderesi).

According to legend, the earliest settlement was established 300 years ago by a certain Şahin Ali Bey at a location nearer to Mersin.

The settlers moved to the present site later on, using the name of their former settlement, Çeşmeli (meaning location with a fountain).

Çeşmeli along with the neighbouring Kargıpınarı is one of the most important citrus producers of Mersin Province and Mersin Province is the most important citrus producer of Turkey.