ULTIMATE CASTAWAY ISLAND
The ultimate castaway island, Quilalea is host to the stunningly relaxing Azura Hotel.
Stretch out, with a sigh, in your hammock slung beneath the branches of a giant, centuries-old baobab tree and you will come to a realisation. That the rest of the world, is mad. Why doesn’t everyone do this?
In fact, almost no-one else does this. Because, with the exception of the few privileged guests of Azura resort, Quilalea Island is uninhabited. It is a tiny gem cast into the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mozambique, and ringed with golden sand. Untouched and virtually undiscovered, Quilalea is a mini-symphony of tropical mangroves, stunning beaches, a kaleidoscopic marine world and, of course, Azura.
Expect private luxury villas stretched out along pristine shores. Thatched roofs, shuttered but unglazed windows, indigenous gardens…and large portions of peace and tranquillity.
AZURA QUILALEA ISLAND
Azura, at a glance
- Castaway setting on a pristine desert island
- Choice of just nine luxury villas accommodating only 18 people
- Surrounded by natural, beachfront gardens
- Beach-chic design with natural materials, windows with reed shutters and outdoor bush showers
- Romantic cliff top villa with own plunge pool
- Cuisine uses local ingredients and fresh fish – served wherever you like
- Excellent wine cellar
For leisure and pleasure
- Cliff top swimming pool
- State-of-the-art spa
- Dhow sailing and kayak tours of the mangroves
- Fully equipped game fishing boats
- PADI five star Scuba diving and water sports centre
- Snorkelling
- Private castaway picnics
- Whale watching (seasonal) and dolphin tracking
We’ve been using Ultimate Travel for many years and have always experienced first-class, friendly, and professional service. Catherine has been our go-to person in recent years, and her exceptional support has made every trip trouble-free. Our holidays with AmaWaterways have been seamless, and we’re truly grateful to Catherine for making it all possible.
From the first conversation to the final day of our trip, Catherine and the team were helpful, efficient and easy to reach. Their recommendations not only improved our original plans but also made the whole holiday more cost-effective. Even when we needed assistance while away, their response was immediate. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.
Planning my first solo trip felt like a big step, but The Ultimate Travel Company made it easy from the outset. I reached out over a year in advance, and Rob Kent quickly put together a thoughtful itinerary based on exactly what I was looking for, securing great flights and always being available to talk things through. Everything ran smoothly and I felt looked after every step of the way. The accommodation in Japan, Fiji and Tahiti was excellent and the experiences unforgettable.
