Saba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the Caribbean, part of the Netherlands
About Saba
It is said that Christopher Columbus sighted Saba on his trans-Atlantic voyage, but did not land due to the rocky shores. The island was colonized in 1640 when a group from the Dutch West India Company were sent in from neighboringSint Eustatius. In 1664 these settlers were evicted by the notorious buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan. This is one of the few times that the rough terrain of Saba was successfully invaded. TheNetherlandsfinally took over in 1816, and that is how it remains today. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Saba was a haven to pirates throughout the Caribbean. Most notably, Hiriam Breaks, who coined the saying, "Dead Men Tell No Tales," took residence in Saba. Sugar and rum were Saba's chief exports through the 18th century, as well as fishing (particularly lobster fishing) lat
Top Attractions in Saba
Explore the best things to see and do in Saba:
- ★Harry Luke Johnson Museum
- ★Mount Scenery
- ★Saba Deep Dive Center
- ★Saba Divers
- ★Sea Saba Dive Center
Where to Eat in Saba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bistro del Mar
- 🍴Bottom Bean Cafe
- 🍴Brigadoon
- 🍴Chinese Bar and Restaurant
- 🍴Gate House Café
- 🍴Rainforest Restaurant
Where to Stay in Saba
- 🏨Cottage Club
- 🏨Cranston’s Antique Inn
- 🏨El Momo Cottages
- 🏨Juliana's Hotel
- 🏨Queen's Garden
- 🏨Rainforest EcoLodges
Saba Travel Guide Sections
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