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The unspoiled Caribbean island away from the crowds – with one of the world’s shortest runways

Published on April 28, 2025 at 02:21 PM

SABA is one of the smaller islands in the Caribbean, that most Brits have never heard of.

The island is the smallest territory of the , and is considerably quieter than its big-name neighbours.

Mount Scenery in Saba, with houses on the hillside.
Saba gets very few tourists compared to the other Caribbean islands
BXRR0Y Caribbean, Leeward Islands, Saba - View of Wells Bay
The island doesn't have traditional sandy beaches but still has a beautiful coastline

Saba has a population of 2,060 and welcomes around 15,000 tourists each year.

In comparison to other islands, this isn't many.

welcomes 2.4million visitors annually, and in 2024, welcomes 435,000 tourists.

The largest towns on Saba Island are The Bottom, which is the capital, and Windwardside, which is known for its shopping and tourist attractions.

One visitor described Saba as an “undiscovered island. Everything is so green, such beautiful nature, so clean, so organised.”

When talking about Windwardside, visitors made the most of the and bakeries.

Another wrote on : “If Saba is not on your bucket list, you don't have a proper bucket list.”

Saba doesn't have traditional sandy beaches, but there are lots of beautiful coastlines to explore, one being Well's Bay.

It has steep cliffs, dark sand, bright seas, and becomes very narrow during high tide.

It's protected because of the rock formation and makes a great place for snorkelling.

Aerial view of a town on a hillside overlooking the ocean.
Windwardside is known for its shopping cafes and restaurants
Black sand beach on Saba, Caribbean.
Well's Bay has dark sands and is a great snorkelling spot

The sea surrounding the island is the Saba National Marine Park, so its perfect to spot dolphins, and turtles.

If you want to get your step count up then Saba is the place to be.

Mount Scenery is the highest point of the island at 3,000 feet and can be reached if you choose to hike through the rainforest.

For those less ambitious, there are plenty of trails where you can take in the scenery from an easy coastal loop to difficult mountainous paths.

You can also venture to the neighbouring islands of and Sint Eustatius, daily ferry trips are available.

For anyone holidaying in Saba, beware of a thrilling landing, as it has .

Their airstrip in Saba is one-tenth the size of , at just 400m.

For anyone who wants to avoid busiest times on the island, try not to book a trip during carnival, which is the last Monday in July.

Saba Day, which is the first Friday in December, is also very popular.

The most popular time to visit Saba is from December to April when the is warm, sunny, and typically dry.

In May, temperatures reach a high of 29C and only drop to 25C at night.

From August to late October is the low season as temperatures are hot and muggy, and there's an increased risk of tropical storms.

To get over to Saba, those travelling from the UK it's a journey that takes multiple stopovers.

Holidaymakers will need to go from to , to St Martin before taking a final flight (which is only 20 minutes), to Saba Island.

You can also fly from and which has a stopover at .

Plus, .

And for those who like a staycation, .

Aerial view of St. Eustatius and Saba islands in the Eastern Caribbean, seen from St. Kitts.
Saba is a lesser-known Caribbean island compared to its neighbours

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