The Pharaoh and The Sphinx rock formations - Veleka Beach, Sinemorets | Photos

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The Veleka beach is located northwest of the village of Sinemorets, at the mouth of the Veleka River, which it bypasses from the west. At the southeastern end of the seaside beach, there is a cliff, which, when viewed from the west, resembles a human head profile, and from the east, resembles a pharaoh's mummy.
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Airport nearby: Burgas Airport (BOJ - Burgas, Bg), 68 km away.

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