Azura - Benguerra Island

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Meaning beautiful blue the aptly named Azura is surrounded by miles of pure white sand and tranquil turquoise seas Azura is situated within a National Park on the north-west of Benguerra Island Mozambique

Accommodation

The fourteen private beach villas and Presidential Villa will combine modern chic with traditional Mozambican design Each air-conditioned villa will also have its own beachside sala and will cover an area of 650m

Comfortable simple spacious and chic the property will have all the creature comforts and designer touches expected from a luxury boutique resort set off by beautifully carved beams and traditional artwork beneath a local thatch roof

Each is just footsteps from the beach yet designed with seclusion in mind Nestled amidst the indigenous trees and bush we have painstakingly created your own private sanctuary A haven of rest and relaxation where you can feel at one with the environment A fusion of indoor and outdoor space where time becomes your own

Every spacious villa is just a stones throw from the beach and features air conditioning private butler service double outdoor showers huge bath outdoor Sala for lazy afternoons private sundeck for tanning beneath the palms mini bar tea coffee making facilities and a sparkling infinity or plunge pool for cooling off

Dining

Our top international chef combines the freshest local ingredients largely freshly caught seafood delicacies such as prawns crab and crayfish with contemporary style and flair

The array of irresistible signature dishes will not disappoint and nor will the accompanying fine wines including those flown in from the owners chateau in France s Loire Valley

The Gecko Deck on the beach offers you a more informal foot in the sand dining experience perfect for lunches

Alternatively you may choose for one of our staff to drop you off at a secluded spot where you can enjoy a freshly prepared picnic dine by candlelight on the beach beneath the stars or feast in the comfort and intimacy of your own private villa

Activities Facilities

We offer spa treatments like no other Our signature treatments are based on local ingredients and traditions Be rubbed down with ground coconut shells and natural spices covered head to toe with tamarind and aloe and gently massaged with warm marula oil

With the sea right there many of the activities are focused around it You can snorkel or dive fly-fish or big-game fish You can also go out with the Dugong protection team and search for the shy endangered mammal help protect and release the turtles from their nests on these shores sail on a dhow cruise to deserted beaches looking for pansy shells swim with dolphins or track down humpback whales on their migration past these shores

A kaleidoscope of colour greets you above and below the ocean Magnificent reefs home to the turtles that nest nearby Whales dolphins and the elusive and protected dugong On land towering sand dunes give way to indigenous bush abundant with local flora and fauna And you are welcomed by a warm and friendly people rich in culture for which Mozambique is rightly famous

Other water activites include scuba diving snorkelling game fishing fly fishing kayaking swimming and sailing

Wander in and out as you please Find a quiet corner to read a book or a place to share the stories of your day with others Sip champagne on the beach with your feet in the sand or snack on fresh sushi in the Star Bar which showcases the magnificence of the skies above you

Learn more about the environment you are in or browse our collection of handcrafted artefacts designer clothing and jewellery we have our own range by world famous designer David Shilling at the Trading Store The mod cons are there too if you need them with TV and internet discreetly tucked away in our library

There are land based activities too Take a tour of the island and experience the local culture Climb the dunes some of which are scattered with the remnants of ancient Arab pottery Visit the island s lakes and spot a crocodile or two Discover the local fauna and flora Take a long walk and we will meet you with a picnic Or join one of our star gazing events and lie back and listen to the ancient African stories that chart the cosmos

Other activites include land rover island drives beach picnics star gazing and excursions

Laze in the sun or walk the miles of beach Gaze at the dunes or go and climb them Swim with dolphins or learn about them Watch the dhows sail by or see the sun set from one Fish for big game or help the fishermen by eating their catch Feel part of the environment or help us to save it

Mozambique is a malarial area and suitable prophylactics are advised Our public areas are open to the beach and sea with amazing vistas across calm blue waters to the Indian Ocean beyond Furnished with cool contemporary cottons and the textures of Africa they are open to the breezes in harmony with nature Comfortable simple spacious and chic

Our staff are always on hand to look after your every need Or simply wander off and discover more of what this beautiful island has to offer It all right there waiting for you

Azura Mozambique allows you the freedom to do as much as you like or nothing at all How you spend your time is your choice but above all relax

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