Gedevet Highland is 25 km from Alanya. It is within the borders of Dere Village of the district. The height of the highland above sea level is 1,050 meters. You can reach the highland, whose road is full of farmhouses and villas, effortlessly with vehicles.
According to the known rumor, Gedik Ahmet Pasha, who was assigned to take Alaiye from Karamanoğulları during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, landed in the city via Konya via Taşatan and Gedevet. The name Gedik started to be pronounced as Gedevet over time.
Gedevet Highland draws great attention from the people of Alanya since the proximity to the district center and cool air. The highland has also been used as a picnic and recreation area since 2006. Since the camellias, hammocks and picnic tables inside, the highland offers visitors the opportunity to spend free and pleasant hours in the lap of nature.
Gedevet Highland is covered with rich vegetation. The pine forests surrounding the highland, century-old plane trees, fresh air and lush nature increase the privileges of the region. Depending on the climatic conditions, it is possible to see snow on the highland at certain times of the year.
On the highland, the fountain decorated with tiles is intact, products such as early vegetables, apples, pears, hazelnuts, cranberries, chestnuts, cherries, grapes and figs are grown. You can feel as if you are in the Black Sea highlands with the unique nature views on the highland road and the fascinating atmosphere of the dense pine forests surrounding the region.
