Cape of Gjuhëz

The Cape of Gjuhëz (Albanian: Kepi i Gjuhëzës) is a rocky cape northwest of Karaburun Peninsula as well as the westernmost point of continental Albania. It projects 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) into the sea in the form of the tongue, thus the origin of its name. The altitudes of the cape slope gradually towards the water, whereas the southern shores form 30 to 40 metres (98 to 131 ft) high steep cliffs that fall directly to the Ionian Sea. The cape lacks vegetation, while limestone rocks, highly eroded by Karst are spread over whole the area.^[2][3]

Cape of Gjuhëz Lighthouse
Kep i Gjuhëzës

Karaburun Peninsula from the North with Cape of Gjuhëz on the right side
Location	Cape of Gjuhëz, Albania
Coordinates	40°25′19″N 19°17′29″E
Tower
Foundation	concrete bunker base
Construction	metal lamp post
Height	6 m (20 ft)
Shape	cylindrical lamp post[1]
Markings	white post with light
Power source	solar power
Light
Focal height	58 m (190 ft)
Range	11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 6s

See also

• List of lighthouses in Albania

References

1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Albania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
2. Fjalori Enciklopedik Shqiptar, Akademia e Shkencave - Tirane, 1984 (KEPI I GJUHEZES, page 465)
3. Kepi i Gjuhezes

External links

• Picture of the lighthouse

40.4167°N 19.3°E / 40.4167; 19.3