About the island Saba is the smallest island of the Netherlands
Antilles. Saba is ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven,
in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure
sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical experience far
away from the cares and worries of today's hurried world.
Capital: The Bottom Location: Saba is a one of fiver Caribbean islands
that composed Netherlands Antilles Size: 5 square miles (13 square km) Population: 1,424 Language: Dutch (official); English predominates Climate: Tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade
winds Terrain: Generally hilly, volcanic interiors. Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) Tourism info: Call Tour Operator (800) 544-7631 Getting there from Miami: Saba is located 1,191 miles
(1,918 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island is
to fly.
Travel Requirement: Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Sabato
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
See a birds eye view of the region with our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around.
Saba Airport has a single runway of about 2300 metres.
If you plan
to rent a car in Saba, be aware you will be driving on the left. The
only islands in the Caribbean where you drive on the right are Aruba,
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and the Netherlands
Antilles.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary,
they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and scooters are
also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
You can use your home driver’s license but you'll need to purchase
a temporary Saba driver's license for $20. Remember, when you take
to the road, British rules apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians
should remember to look rightbefore crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Saba.
United State diplomatic representation Embassy of Netherlands
4200 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 244-5300
Fax: (202) 362-3430
www.netherlands-embassy.org
