No beaches, cruise ships or chain restaurants: Saba is the ‘unspoiled’ Caribbean
Saba, a small Dutch Caribbean island, offers a unique cultural experience away from typical tourist attractions. Known for its lack of beaches and chain restaurants, the island is celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant local culture. Visitors can enjoy hiking, local cuisine, and a friendly atmosphere while mingling with residents from diverse backgrounds.
- ▪Saba is a 13-square kilometre island with a population of just 2,100.
- ▪The island has no real beaches, cruise ships, or chain restaurants, making it known as the 'unspoiled Queen' of the Caribbean.
- ▪Visitors to Saba often enjoy hiking and exploring its dense tropical rainforest and marine park.
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Open this photo in gallery:Saba’s capital, The Bottom, features white buildings with red roofs that can be found in all of the island’s four villages.Kai Wulf/SuppliedShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWandering through the King’s Day Street Fair on Saba is an eye-opening look at the hybrid culture on this Dutch Caribbean island. While walking through the crowds of the island’s capital, the Bottom, I see people dressed in orange, the traditional colour of the Dutch monarchy, in honour of Koningsdag, the King’s birthday. Friends and neighbours greet each other, toddlers run around and people dance to warm soca tunes.
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