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The Leward Islands, lying in the northern area of the Lesser Antilles, are part of the greater West Indies. Just 1000 people populate this small 13 sq km (5 sq mi) Dutch island paradise.
The rugged island is the cone of an extinct volcano, rising skyward 850 m(2800 ft) to Mount Scenery, the highest peak in the "kingdom of Netherlands". The peak can be climbed via a series of more than 1000 steps. Alternatively, you can drive up the single spiral road that winds its way up the street cliffs through lush greenery. The road connects to quaint villages of Hellīs Gate, Windwardside, St Johnīs and the Bottom.
These four small villages of this largely unspoiled island are as quaint and charming as the gentle, friendly Saban people. A trip to Saba is like wandering back in time. The emerald forests, punctuated by their crimson cottage roofs, offer a stunning contrast to the still, clear blue sea with all of its underwater delights.
ACTIVITIES
Dive tourism began slowly here. In the early days, most of the visitors came for a one day visit from St. Maarten, but as word of Sabaīs underwater riches spread, the number of tourist increased. Realizing the tourist potential, the local fishermen made a pact with the local dive shop to avoid fishing on the favoured diving reefs. This makes Saba an anormaly in that the reefs were protected before any damage could be done.
Although Sabaīs underwater attractions include spectacular shallow reefs and walls, it is mostly known for its pinnacles. The pinnacles are actually the summits of underwater mountains beginning at around 26 m (85 ft) and extending in to the abyss. The pinnacles are incredibly impressive and host many large fish and pelagics.
