The island features a camping site for tourists with an administrative building, a dining hall, a cinema and areas for tennis and billiards, according to the regional government’s press service.
The base underwent a trial run over the summer, welcoming more than 600 visitors. Its most popular attraction is a 14-meter skeleton of a Greenland whale, transported from Chukotka.
Magadan Region Governor Sergei Nosov noted that the island features wildlife observation platforms and offers sea fishing opportunities.“Zavyalov Island is home to musk oxen, snow sheep, and reindeer that were previously relocated here. Significant attention is being given to developing domestic tourism in the Magadan Region,” he added.
Hiking trails are also being developed. The first will follow the coastline to Cape Yuzhny, the site of a former meteorological station. The second will lead to the island’s highest point, Mount Aleut, which rises over 1,000 meters.
The tourist complex will operate from late spring through October. It is currently closed for the winter season.
