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
A hugely enjoyable nine-day trip, expertly organised from start to finish. The itinerary covered everything we wanted to see and do, with excellent guides, drivers and seamless logistics throughout. The documentation was clear and helpful, and the London office was consistently responsive, knowledgeable and efficient.
