Azura at Quilalea is on a private island some 86 acres in size, and completely uninhabited (with the exception of the guests and staff). Quilalea Island enjoys one of only a few safe deep water moorings in the Quirimbas, and it is here that the Dhows of Arab traders traditionally found sanctuary. Azura is one of the few properties in the entire Quirimbas to lie within a fully protected marine reserve, which helps to ensure the abundant marine life.
Azura at Quilalea Private Island offers you African-chic style. Here you find the ultimate in luxury beach hideaways. Accommodation is in nine villas, each built from natural coral stone and makuti thatch, with natural finishing and private decks stretching out to the beach. faces the setting sun (, with the other set to to enjoy the sun rise. Azura at Quilalea's Villas are open-plan and large, made with local materials including wood, cotton, rope, rattan and even pebbles.
You have a choice of three categories of villa: 4 Kashkazi Villas (all are open-plan, and you need only take a few steps to the pristine beach, choose to bask on a sun lounger on your private deck). The 4 Kusi Villas have been beautifully revamped, and boast spacious bathrooms, and natural furnishings. These Villas have premium locations, with an additional outdoor shower, beach sala and newly added private plunge pool. There is also Villa Quilalea, set on a cliff-top and offering excellent accommodation, with a private plunge pool, feature bathroom and dressing room, an outdoor shower, and private sitting/dining area.
Each villa boasts a unique energy control system, allowing you to take control of your own eco-footprint. All mod cons are available to you, if desired, including mini bar and air-conditioning - but you might prefer to throw open the doors to catch the natural breezes. Azura's Villas all boast oversized mosquito nets and have feature bathrooms.
Azura at Quilalea Private Island offers you African-chic style. Here you find the ultimate in luxury beach hideaways. Accommodation is in nine villas, each built from natural coral stone and makuti thatch, with natural finishing and private decks stretching out to the beach. faces the setting sun (, with the other set to to enjoy the sun rise. Azura at Quilalea's Villas are open-plan and large, made with local materials including wood, cotton, rope, rattan and even pebbles.
You have a choice of three categories of villa: 4 Kashkazi Villas (all are open-plan, and you need only take a few steps to the pristine beach, choose to bask on a sun lounger on your private deck). The 4 Kusi Villas have been beautifully revamped, and boast spacious bathrooms, and natural furnishings. These Villas have premium locations, with an additional outdoor shower, beach sala and newly added private plunge pool. There is also Villa Quilalea, set on a cliff-top and offering excellent accommodation, with a private plunge pool, feature bathroom and dressing room, an outdoor shower, and private sitting/dining area.
Each villa boasts a unique energy control system, allowing you to take control of your own eco-footprint. All mod cons are available to you, if desired, including mini bar and air-conditioning - but you might prefer to throw open the doors to catch the natural breezes. Azura's Villas all boast oversized mosquito nets and have feature bathrooms.
All of the public areas of the retreat are designed with their own particular ethos in mind, and this aides in the creation of unique vistas and experiences, allowing you to find your favourite location – whether from a hammock under the trees, a perch at the bar, or a dip in the main feature pool.
Azura's main bar/pool area includes a quiet area with large cushions for lazing around. The Dining Room boasts a Wine Cellar for private dining and to showcase the owner’s wines. Cuisine on Quilalea focuses on the natural produce available locally, and thus you enjoy fresh fish and seafood, which dominate the menu.
In addition the retreat has a fully equipped PADI Dive and Water sports Centre, and TV and media room for those who want to stay in touch. There is also a Boutique with local crafts and designer beachwea on offer.
Snorkelling is accessible directly off the beaches and around most of the island, patrolled by huge potato bass and schools of hunting jacks, and a spectacular house reef for diving is just a short kick away. The Quilalea Island activities include a Spa, beach picnics, private dining, nature walk to see the Baobabs, kayaking, scuba diving (and courses), snorkelling, deep sea fishing, dhow sailing, and cultural visits to nearby Ibo Island.
You stay includes meals (including main beach dinners), local beers/ spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea/ coffee and water, as well as a sunset cocktail of the day, a Mozambican Butler/Host Service, the use of snorkelling equipment and kayaks, the baobab walking trail and laundry.
Azura's main bar/pool area includes a quiet area with large cushions for lazing around. The Dining Room boasts a Wine Cellar for private dining and to showcase the owner’s wines. Cuisine on Quilalea focuses on the natural produce available locally, and thus you enjoy fresh fish and seafood, which dominate the menu.
In addition the retreat has a fully equipped PADI Dive and Water sports Centre, and TV and media room for those who want to stay in touch. There is also a Boutique with local crafts and designer beachwea on offer.
Snorkelling is accessible directly off the beaches and around most of the island, patrolled by huge potato bass and schools of hunting jacks, and a spectacular house reef for diving is just a short kick away. The Quilalea Island activities include a Spa, beach picnics, private dining, nature walk to see the Baobabs, kayaking, scuba diving (and courses), snorkelling, deep sea fishing, dhow sailing, and cultural visits to nearby Ibo Island.
You stay includes meals (including main beach dinners), local beers/ spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea/ coffee and water, as well as a sunset cocktail of the day, a Mozambican Butler/Host Service, the use of snorkelling equipment and kayaks, the baobab walking trail and laundry.
