Cape Beluzhy is one of the most attractive sights in the Solovetsky Archipelago. This unique location offers visitors the opportunity to observe beluga whales (a species of marine mammal belonging to the order Cetacea) directly from the shore. Located in the western part of Bolshoy Solovetsky Island, the cape’s coastal waters serve as a seasonal refuge for beluga whales. It is the only place in Russia where beluga whales can be seen without going out to sea.

Only females and their calves up to three years old inhabit the shallow coastal waters of the White Sea here, which is why this area is often referred to as a «kindergarten» for raising beluga calves and teaching them survival skills. Interestingly, beluga calves are not born white. At birth, they are dark blue, later changing to grey and bluish-grey during their first year of life. Females typically turn white at three to five years of age, while males do so at seven to nine years. The animals communicate with one another using sound signals. Scientists have identified around 50 different signals produced by beluga whales, including whistles, clicks, barks, and roars.
From June to August, they approach the shore to within 10–15 metres during low tide, attracted by the abundance of fish. The best time to observe beluga whales is on sunny days, especially in the first half of the day. In cloudy weather, they may not appear near the shore.
Scientific observations of beluga whales have been conducted since 1994, and a special observation tower has been installed on the cape for this purpose.
Visitors to Solovki will find that a trip to Cape Beluzhy is one of the most memorable experiences.