 Saba : Profile
Saba is part of the Netherland Antilles and was originally settled by small groups of Dutch, Scottish and English people, together with a few from Africa. An extinct volcano only 2 miles (3 km) in diameter, Saba rises sheer out of the sea up to 3084 ft (940 m). There are well-protected anchorages at Well's Bay and Ladder Bay on the west coast, while the entry formalities have to be completed at Fort Bay, which is on the SW point of the island. Fort Bay offers better protection in strong NE winds, while the previous anchorages are to be preferred in SE winds. There are no beaches but the underwater scenery is remarkable. The construction of the airport, the road to the harbour in Fort Bay, and later a pier, has brought in tourism on a small scale. Saba is a duty-free area like Sint Maarten.
Daytime temperature on Saba averages 80°F., give or take a few degrees. Easterly trade winds and the mountain create some cloud.
Fort Bay (Fort Baai)
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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