An unspoiled island in the middle of a national park with secluded white beaches: you will find all this and more at Azura Benguerra Island. Enjoy the tranquility of the beach, cool off in the ocean waves, or venture out on a dive. Just 20 comfortable villas are clustered along one of the last undiscovered stretches of beach in the world. And the best part is that the local island population also benefits from your stay in this paradise thanks to a special project.
The signature treatments at Azura Spa are based on local ingredients and traditions. Try the "Butter Me Up" wrap, for example, with a unique blend of African body butters and oils, including the highly prized mongongo nut oil. Enjoy the expansive beaches and picturesque nature on numerous diving or boat excursions. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a range of depths and reef topographies, where you can even spot whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales with their calves during certain seasons. Take a speedboat to Paradise Island and keep an eye out for dolphins and dugongs along the way, or opt for a horseback ride to gallop along the beach.
The 20 handcrafted villas combine modern chic with Mozambican traditions. All villas are located just a few steps from the beach, yet have been designed with seclusion in mind. Nestled in native gardens, you can enjoy your own retreat with a private infinity pool and spectacular views of the beach. The exclusive Presidential Villa is considered one of the best villas in the Indian Ocean and boasts, among other things, its own butler and private chef. Three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a media room, a sitting and dining area with wine bar, and a huge infinity pool that stretches across the entire front of the villa make for the perfect island luxury.
At Azura, meals are considered an essential part of your dream vacation. From breakfast by the water to a picnic on a secluded sand island to a candlelit dinner under the stars—if you want, you never have to eat in the same place twice. The resort also has a fabulous wine cellar for special wine tastings and even offers a selection of wines from the owner, flown in specially from his chateau in France. The Peri-Peri Beach Club invites you to enjoy your new favorite dishes from Mozambique or create your own cocktails from the specially designed mixology menu. On some evenings, you can also enjoy a seafood barbecue and open-air cinema with authentic snacks.
Imagine an unspoiled island in a marine national park, deserted beaches with pure white sand stretching for miles, sparkling turquoise waters crisscrossed by local dhows, sunny days and starry nights. You will find this and much more at Azura Benguerra, Mozambique's first eco-friendly resort. Just 20 villas nestle on one of the world's last undiscovered stretches of beach, promising every comfort you could wish for: sparkling private pools, attentive butlers who cater to your every need, freshly caught fish and seafood, a fantastic range of activities and experiences, an African spa for relaxation—all as part of a community project that benefits the islanders as much as it does you.
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