Atalar is a neighborhood in Tarsus District, in Mersin Province, Türkiye. Atalar lies at 5 m above sea level. It has 1,599 inhabitants (2022). The nearest city is Tarsus, 8.3 km to the northeast. Among the landmarks around are Saint Paul's Church (7.8 km), Grand Mosque of Tarsus (7.9 km) and Tarsus Old Mosque (8.2 km). Among the natural features are Tarsus Waterfall (9.7 km) and Eshab-ı Kehf Cave (12.5 km).