Azura – Benguerra Island: Mozambique

Description:

Be among the privileged few to celebrate your honeymoon on an island built entirely by hand by the local community, who also assist in the operation of the resort. Also referred to as an ‘eco’ boutique retreat, Azura creatively blends modern chic with traditional Mozambican culture, ensuring a unique honeymoon experience for its visitors. Benguerra Island is one of the two largest islands off the Mozambican coast and has plenty to offer its visitors, especially in the way of snorkelling and diving.

Accommodation and Cuisine: The island boasts 15 villas, each with their own infinity pool, air conditioning and alfresco his and hers showers, to name but a few of the luxuries offered by this close-knit Mozambican community. With privacy and intimacy in mind, each villa is built mere footsteps away from the beach where you may wander down to the unspoiled Azura beach. With your own sparkling plunge pool, luxurious daybed, private deck and beachside Sala, life’s daily stresses will vanish with the rhythm of the ocean.

The island-inspired cuisine at Azura consists of a delectable fusion of fresh ingredients found locally. The resort offers a weekly seven-course dinner and a champagne brunch, candlelit dinners on the beach, romantic picnics and even private dinners at your villa.

Activities:

With the ocean in your backyard why not enjoy a spot of saltwater fly-fishing or perhaps some game fishing? Dive beneath the surface of the turquoise water and discover Azura’s spectacular marine life. Enjoy a sunset trip on board a sail boat or dhow, or cruise to deserted beaches where you may find charming shells – even climb the dunes where remnants of ancient Arab pottery lay beneath the warm sand! Perhaps take a romantic stroll along the beach and your personal guide will meet you with a picnic.

Many creatures great and small await discovery – dolphins are regular visitors to the beach and crocodiles rest in the island’s lakes. Humpback whales adorn the horizon on migration past Azura’s shores (seasonal).
For a truly cultural experience join one of the island’s star gazing events and lie back and listen to the ancient African stories that paint a romantic diagram of the heavens above you. 

Facilities:
•    Fresh Sushi at the Star Bar (when available).
•    Trading Store showcasing a collection of inspired handcrafted pieces, designer garments and jewellery including a range by world famous designer, David Shilling.
•    Library.
•    Television and internet facilities.
•    Luxury spa with 2 double treatment rooms located on the beach. Treatment list includes rubs, wraps and massages.
•    Special dining options, which include secluded beach picnics and dreamy candle-lit private beach dining at your own villa.