Saba is a five square mile island located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. 28 miles southwest of its international hub St. Maarten. a 12 minute flight or 90 minute ferry ride away. Formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, in 2010 Saba became part of a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with the islands of St. Eustatius and Bonaire.
Saba has four main villages, The Bottom (Saba’s capital), Windwardside, St. John’s and Zion’s Hill (aka Hell’s Gate). All are well kept and bristling with old Caribbean charm. Gingerbread houses with immaculate gardens, and clean and safe streets await your exploration.
The primary activities available on Saba are hiking and deep sea diving. There are festivals and public activities sponsored by the government and the tourist office nearly every week. As a volcanic peak, there are no sandy beaches on Saba. Many hotels and rental cottages have pools.
Windwardside is the most bustling village. Drop by the Saba Tourist Bureau and say hello, you’ll be within close proximity to three of the island’s hotels and home to many vacation rental cottages. You’ll have no trouble passing a day wandering through small streets, exploring the museums and unique shops, and a bite to eat is never far away. If you’re up for some exercise stop by the trail shop, pick up a map and a keepsake and then ascend the Mt. Scenery Trail to climb to the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands!