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Saba

General Information about Saba

Saba is a dependency of the Kingdom Of The Netherlands and is the smallest island of the Netherland Antilles located in the Caribbean Sea. Saba is the cone of an extinct volcano and has only one road called 'The Road'. Saba has a population of only 1,500 people and only attracts around 25,000 visitors a year. Saba is sometimes referred to as 'The Unspoiled Queen' as it has a very protected eco-system. The official language of Saba is Dutch, although the Papiamento dialect is most commonly used. English and Spanish are also widely understood with most of the population of Saba are Roman Catholic. There are also some minorities of Anglican and Wesleyan. Saba's capital and largest city The Bottom is home to one third of Saba's total population.

The Bottom's original name was De Botte meaning 'The Bowl'. Saba is one of the top five destinations in the world to scuba-dive at. There are numerous locations that are all unique that feature pinnacles and underwater cliffs. A popular spot to visit is Mount Scenery. There are 1064 steps that will take you to the top of the mountain which is also Saba's highest point. At the peak is an elfin forest and fantastic views of Saba and the neighbouring islands.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of Saba

Saba enjoys a hot tropical climate with conditions being cooled by the trade winds. The average temperture of Saba sits around 27 degrees while in the cooler months temperatures can go as low as 16 degrees in the cooler months. In the mountainous parts of Saba conditions are cooler with temperatures averageing around 0.2 degrees.

Geography

Geographical Information On Saba

Saba can be found in the Caribbean Sea and is the smallest of the Netherland Antilles with a total area of 13 square kilometres. Much of the terrain of Saba is filled with forests and ferns and boasts many beautiful mango trees. The forests of Saba are filled with many tiny plants and has a moss like appearance. Saba is of volcanic origin and is home to the largest point out of all five islands in the Netherland Antilles group. Known as Mount Scenery, the volcano rises to over 877 metres with the last known eruption occurring in 1640.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Saba

Tourism is the main source of economy for Saba these days particulary ecotourism with many visitors coming to experience personal growth and to study the flora and fauna of the island. Lace also known as 'Spanish Work' was originally one of Saba's most important exports back in 1928. Saba's coral reefs attracts many visitors each year and is listed as one of the Top 10 diving desinations in the world. The official currency of Saba the Netherlands Antillean Guilder.

Guesthouses in Saba

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Saba, Netherlands Antilles. Alternatively, you can browse through all Saba Guesthouses.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING El Momo Cottages (0.0000000) PO Box 542, , Saba, Saba, , Netherlands Antilles MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Saba €22.04

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