Mountain, Lookout
The monumental inactive volcano Mount Scenery completely dominates the panorama of Saba Island. In fact, Saba is actually made up entirely of the Mount Scenery volcano, whose peak rises above sea level. The volcanic lava has created fertile soil on which banana plantations were built in the past. Mount Scenery is the main tourist attraction on Saba. [btn "Find out the prices of flights to Saba" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062/1027991…
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The town of Windwardside is located in the middle of the island and is a major base for tourists with plenty of facilities. The village is the starting point for many hiking trails, including the least strenuous trail to the top of Mount Scenery. [btn "Find hotel prices on Saba" https://www.booking.com/region/bq/saba.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-saba-windwarside] Saba Tourism Centre Although Windwardside is not the main or largest village on…
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The main and largest town on Saba is called The Bottom and has about 500 inhabitants. It is also the lowest village of all the villages on Saba. Compared to the much more touristy Windwardside, The Bottom is a sleepy village with a few offices, two small grocery stores, an ATM and a hospital. If you're staying on Saba for a longer period of time, we recommend choosing the higher and better equipped Windwardside. [btn "Find hotel prices on…
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Discover a bit of Saba's colonial history and plan a walking tour to the former sulphur mine. The entrance to the underground mine is still preserved, although access to the mine itself is strictly forbidden due to the unstable environment. [btn "Check Saba flight prices" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net] Sulphur was mined here from the late 19th century to…
Read moreBlack sand beach, Cliff
One of the two beaches on the island is located in Well's Bay, and it is more suitable for a one-time visit than a day of swimming and sunbathing. As well as soaking in the sea, Well's Bay is also a beautiful place with dramatic cliffs and several walking trails. [btn "Find out the prices for flights to Saba" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net] Large rocks and…
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Directly below the airport, about 5 minutes walk along a concrete road, you can swim on the beach protected from the waves by a rocky breakwater. [btn "Find flight prices to Saba" https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/1258062/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net] Swimming at Cove Bay is ideal, for example, before leaving Saba if you arrive at the airport too far in advance. About halfway between the airport…
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