Ceraunian Mountains
The Ceraunian Mountains (Albanian: Malet e Vetëtimës, Albanian pronunciation: [ˈmalet e vetəˈtiməs], 'Thunderbolt Mountains') are a coastal mountain range in southwestern Albania, within the Vlorë County.
| Ceraunian Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Malet e Vetëtimës | |
View from the Maja e Çikës | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,044 to 2,046 m (6,706 to 6,713 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40°11′53″N 19°38′20.27″E |
| Geography | |
Ceraunian Mountains Vlorë County, Albania | |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Triassic |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
The mountain range rises on the northeastern bank of the Ionian Sea and protrudes into the Adriatic Sea. It extends for approximately 100 km (62 mi) in a southeast-northwest direction near Sarandë, along the Albanian Riviera, close to Orikum. Geologically, the Karaburun Peninsula belongs to the Ceraunian Mountains, and is separated from the rest by the Llogara Pass (1,027 metres (3,369 ft)) forming the western part of the Ceraunian mountain range, called Acroceraunian Mountains (Albanian: Malet Akrokeraune). The mountains are about 24 km (15 mi) long and about 4–7 km (2.5–4.3 mi) wide. The highest peak is Maja e Çikës with an elevation of 2,044 metres (6,706 ft).