Casual elegance and a relaxed atmosphere await guests on the northwest coast of Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago: Azura - Mozambique's first luxury eco-boutique retreat. Amazing attention to detail has gone into the construction of this beautiful lodge, giving you a good slice of barefoot luxury at its best. With its position along an incredible stretch of sand lapped by turquoise waters, Azura offers activities in abundance.

The surrounding ocean forms part of a national park and offers you exceptional snorkeling and scuba-diving. Azura has a gold-rated PADI dive center and also offers catch-and-release deep-sea fishing trips. However, one of the best things to do is absolutely nothing: settle onto the plump cushions shaded by thatched beachside salas and watch dhows sail by on the translucent sea.

Highlight

• One of only 3 resorts on a private island
• Pampered yet relaxed island experience
• Champagne from the owner's chateau
• Private dining & personal butler-hosts
• Private pools & in-room massages
• Spacious family villas & lots of activities
• Snorkellers' & divers' paradise

Activities

• BIRD WATCHING
• DAY TOURS
• DUNE WALKS & DRIVES
• FISHING
• PICNICS
• SCUBA DIVING
• SNORKELLING
• STAR GAZING
• DHOW CRUISES
• DEEP SEA FISHING
• FLY FISHING
• LOCAL VILLAGE VISITS
• SCENIC DRIVES
• SUNSET CRUISES

Rooms

Beach Villa

Each of the 14 private air-conditioned Beach Villas at Azura is extremely spacious and features a big comfy bed with a huge bathroom and an infinity swimming pool looking out over the turquoise Indian Ocean.

The style is beach-chic with beautifully carved furniture and traditional artwork. A few steps away on the soft sand is a thatched sala with a daybed where you can escape the heat of the day with a good book.

Each villa also has its butler so you can relax knowing an ice-cold drink is close at hand. And four are interconnecting for a family option.

Facilities

At Azura, you can be assured of complete relaxation with daybeds right on your doorstep to while away the heat of the day by taking in the magnificent ocean views.

Enjoy an ice-cold drink from the Star Bar with its high-thatched ceiling hung with paper stars or indulge in a treatment at the spa.

The lodge is also home to a professional, gold-rated dive school for guests who want to explore the legendary coral reefs of this top diving destination.

Dining

Meals at Azura are a real treat and usually feature an abundance of fresh seafood including catch-of-the-day barbecues on the beach.

Tucking into huge prawns and lobster tails with your toes in the sand is an experience not to be forgotten. Lunch is à la carte with a choice of fresh salads and other light meals whereas dinner options are varied.

Choose from any one of the dining venues at Azura: the main restaurant has sprawling ocean views while the Star Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and the Gecko Deck is a short stroll down the beach. You can also ask for a picnic basket and find a secluded spot for a romantic picnic for two.

To complement your food, the extensive wine cellar includes hand-selected fine wines flown direct from the owner's chateau in France's Loire Valley.