ESCAPE
AZURA QUILALEA
ISLAND RESORT
Qurimbas Archipelago,
off Mozambique
The Azura Quilalea Island Resort is the
ultimate luxury hideaway situated on
Quilalea Private Island, an uninhabited
island paradise surrounded by the pristine
waters of the Quirimbas Archipelago
marine sanctuary.
STAY in one of nine exquisite villas each
with their own private deck overlooking
the beach. Choose between three
categories of villa – four sunrise, four
sunset or the magnificent Villa Quilalea,
complete with private plunge pool, feature
bathroom and dressing room, an outdoor
shower, and its own separate sitting/
dining area.
DINE on a menu of fresh, locally produced
seafood in line with Quilalea’s ‘Green
Ethos’. Guests can enjoy a unique
Mozambican butler service where no
meal or location is the same.
EXPERIENCE snorkelling and scuba
diving straight off the main beach.
The diversity of marine life is spectacular,
with humpback whales, nesting turtles
and dolphins a common occurrence.
Sea-lovers can also enjoy kayaking
through mangrove swamps, sailing on
traditional Mozambican dhows and deep
sea fishing. On land, indulge in relaxing
spa treatments (with an African twist),
cultural trips to the nearby Ibo Island
or walk to view the giant baobabs.
GREEN INITIATIVES are plentiful at
Quilalea. Where possible, sustainable
building materials were used, all showers
are solar powered and the laundry
uses eco-detergents. The resort has an
advanced rainwater harvesting system
and all grey water is recycled. The hotel
décor has been dubbed eco-chic as it has
been predominately designed and crafted
by the locals. The Rainbow Fund has been
instrumental in helping to protect and
maintain the pristine reefs in the area,
as well as providing books and medicines
to nearby communities. Through the
‘Pack for a Purpose’ initiative, guests are
encouraged to bring some items for the
community with them, such as books,
pens and clothing.
www.quilalea.co.za »
‘Tourism can do a great deal of good in destinations – whether it be by bringing economic
benefits to local communities; helping with conservation efforts or in placing a value on
aspects of cultural heritage. As “responsible travellers”, we must all try to do more of the
good and less of the negative.’ – SIR RANULPH FIENNES, ENGLISH EXPLORER
BMW INTERNATIONAL POLO
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