Saba Carnival

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Saba Carnival

Saba Carnival, also known as the Saba Summer Festival, is usually the last week in July, depending on the weekend it can run into the 1st days of August. The festival features great music, great food, colourful parades and the friendliest of atmosphere. Each night during the week of carnival offers a different musical performance or show and without a doubt there is something for everyone to enjoy! Carnival 2016 will take place from July 23-31st. Save these dates and come to Saba for the time of your life to celebrate the biggest party of the year! Don't forget to try the famous Jungle Juice! For updated information, like Saba Carnival on Facebook!

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Address: The Bottom, Saba

Do & See

Saba might be small, but there are a number of things that will keep you occupied throughout your stay. From island tours, to week long festivities in July, Saba is sure to leave an impression that will keep you coming back for more!

Saba Lace Class

Saba Lace Class

Saba Lace is a unique needlecraft painstakingly created by the industrious women from Saba. It is also known as "Spanish Work" and has a history as special as the island of Saba itself. Five square miles in size and rising almost 3000 feet high, Saba tested the skills of even the most skilled sea …

The Foundation Dutch Museum on Saba is responsible for preserving and for exhibiting antiquities inherited by Rene Caderius van Veen. These were first inherited and partly also bought by his grandmother mrs A.J.C. Caderius van Veen-Steenhoff. Unfortunately another part of her collections was lost in WW II in 1944, when her house was torn down …

The Harry Luke Johnson Museum

The Harry Luke Johnson Museum

The museum is an original wooden cottage in Windwardside, furnished in the 19th century style of a Saban sea captain. The cottage stands in a beautiful meadow, which serves as a public park for picnics, Easter Sunday egg hunts and croquet games. Harry Luke Johnson (1914-1972) was a police officer and amateur artist, very interested …

Frangipani Spa by Queen's Gardens

Frangipani Spa by Queen's Gardens Resort is the one and only spa on our pristine island, Saba. We offer a wide variety of spa treatments. Including full body massages, body wraps, manicures, and pedicures. Our spa is fully equipped with a Finnish Sauna, a Turkish Steam Bath, a Jacuzzi, Herbal Facial Aroma Pots, a Waterfall Shower, …

Saba Carnival

Saba Carnival, also known as the Saba Summer Festival, is usually the last week in July, depending on the weekend it can run into the 1st days of August. The festival features great music, great food, colourful parades and the friendliest of atmosphere. Each night during the week of carnival offers a different musical performance …

Taxi Island Tours

Taxi Island Tours

Upon your arrival at Saba's Port or Airport you're sure to be greeted by a warm smile from one of Saba's Taxi drivers! No worries they all know Saba like the back of their hands, whether you are staying at one of Saba's Hotels or a private residence they surely know where you need …

Saban Villages: The Bottom

Saban Villages: The Bottom

The Bottom is Saba's capital and the seat of Saba's Government. Along with government and medical facilities you'll also find The Saba School of Medicine (Medical students and faculty make up almost a quarter of the islands entire population!). You'll also discover several small restaurants, bars and grocery stores. As you drive from the …

Saban Villages: Windwardside

Saban Villages: Windwardside

Out of all the villages WIndwardside is the most tourist orientated. Drop by The Saba Tourist Bureau and say hello, you'll be within close proximity of six of the island's hotels and home to many vacation rental cottages You'll have no trouble passing a day wandering through small streets, investigating the museum & shops, …

Saban Villages: St John's

St John’s is one of Saba’s smaller villages. Before entering our Capital the Bottom you must drive through this quaint neighbourhood. Here you can ask your Taxi to make stops to capture some of our best scenic shots on the island. On a very clear day you can see our neighbouring islands St Eustatius, …

Zion's Hill (A.k.a. Hell's Gate)

Zion's Hill is the first town you'll reach after leaving the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. Hell's Gate was officially named "Zion's Hill" after complaints from the church forced the Island's government to change the name. However, "Hell's Gate" is still used by many Sabans and visiting tourists today. Hell's Gate is home to the …

Saban Churches

A vist to this historic churches of Saba is a must on your trip to Saba. There are a number of churches on the island: three Roman Catholic, Two Anglican, one Wesleyan Holiness, one Seventh Day Adventist and one Jehovah Witness Hall. The churches are located throughout the villages on the island, and many offer …

The Queen Wilhelmina Park

The Queen Wilhelmina Park

The Queen Wilhelmina Park is located in The Bottom beside the Governor's residence, making it easy to find. The park has recently been renovated and looks more beautiful than ever! It is the perfect place to relax, read a book and enjoy the sunshine that is almost ever present on Saba. Enjoy the sound …

Sea and Learn

Sea & Learn on Saba is a non-profit foundation. Since 2003, a month-long event takes place throught the month of October. Every other night, starting on October 1, a dynamic large screen presentation is provided by one of our invited Experts. These same experts also visit our schools and work with the Saba Conservation …

Saba Day is Saba’s national holiday and is celebrated on the first Friday of December. Although the official holiday is one day, celebrations last from Friday until Sunday and numerous activities are organized for the weekend, including sports, a fishing tournament, food booths, music concerts, games and more. Sabans decided many years ago, that …

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