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Quilalea
Quilálea opened in November 2002 and accommodates 18 guests in 9 "island villas". Each villa is a comfortable 45 squares metres in size with an antique stylized shower, vanity and fittings. Enormous windows let in the breeze and the view. Natural rock walls, makuti thatch, and colonial ceiling fans keep you cool by day. Furniture is crafted from indigenous teak and mahogany by local carpenters in the creole Muani style. A king-size bed draped in a romantic net completes the African/Arabian luxury. Every villa overlooks the sea.
The restaurant and lounge is no more than a two minute's walk from the most distant villa. Set on a peninsula at the north end of the island, the restaurant offers beautiful ocean views to both the west and the east. Come and revel in the flavours and spices of Mozambican cuisine influenced by Portugal and Goa. The marine pavilion looks west over the Quilálea channel. Some of the best diving in the entire archipelago is found a mere 20 meters offshore. The dive boat, skippered by guide Garibo Chaulila, started life as a traditional Portuguese fishing vessel and has been remodeled. The wide afterdeck allows freedom of movement for whale watching or exploration of the bay.
A 30- foot Bertrams Express, powered by twin Volvo Penta diesel inboards, is available for the use of big game fishermen. This vessel cruises comfortably at 22-24 knots and can reach 30 knots if required. A local dhow is also available for those who prefer to cruise in silence and serenity.
Communication by telephone and fax is available on the island.
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Activities:
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Snorkeling
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Scuba diving
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Fishing
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Saltwater fly fishing
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Bird watching
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Island walks
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Beaches
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Sailing
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Windsurfing
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Boat cruises
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Ocean-ski paddling
