Pemba, Mozambique
Bronze Price Level Show Details
Price Level Key:
| Safari camps & resorts | City Hotels | |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $300-500 | |
| Silver | $500-800 | $100-200 |
| Gold | $800-1200 | $200-400 |
| Platinum | $1200+ | $400+ |
| Based on high season rates (non-Christmas) | ||
Azura at Quilalea is an Eco-Boutique Retreat. Quilalea Island is one of the Southernmost islands in the pristine Quirimbas Archipelago, 30 nautical miles North of Pemba. The southern part of the archipelago, forms a fully protected marine sanctuary. The retreat consists of nine seafront villas, built from natural coral stone and makuti thatch, and have indoor/outdoor showers, private decks stretching out to the beach, daybeds and sun-loungers. The main bar/pool area has been configured to include a lounge and the kitchen boasts state of the art equipment. The dining room has a new Wine Cellar stocked with Azura’s own Chateau flown in from France’s Loire Valley. Cuisine at Quilalea is focused around the local produce, fresh fish and seafood dominate the menu.
There are 4 large sandy beaches on the island, the main beach has boat access, and remote and beautiful Turtle Beach is home to dozens of nesting turtles. Snorkeling is accessible 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. Other activities include Deep sea fishing, Sea kayaking, Dhow sailing, Dhow Sunset Cruise and Tours of the working coconut plantation on Quirimba Island and the local village. There is also a fully equipped Padi Dive and Watersports Center, TV with media room, and an African spa offering signature treatments based on local ingredients and traditions.