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To be honest, people usually laugh when you speak about Saba’s beaches! And indeed, this is not the island for those who dream about spending their days on a white sand beach. In this case, travelers better stay in St. Martin and come to Saba for a few days by ferry or plane. Truth is, there aren’t many beaches to talk about in Saba: But this doesn’t mean that you cannot swim in our clear tropical sea, even if your departure point isn't always a white sand beach.
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Actually, there is one beautiful sandy beach on Saba. Located on Well’s Bay this beach is a stunning stripe of golden sand, fringed by a high and impressive rock wall. It can be accessed by car. Problem is, due to climatic conditions, the beach sometimes disappears for a while. But when it is not flooded, the beach is everything you can dream of if you are the Robinson Crusoe type: Nearly empty, no facilities, just pure tropical nature.
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Another nice place to swim is at Cove Bay and Flat Point under the airport. Just follow the road to the airport to the bottom. Cove Bay has just become the first permanent sandy beach on the island. The sand was shipped over from St. Martin! And the bay itself is just beautiful. There is a kind of flat natural pool, separated from the ocean by a natural barrage of rocks. You can take a chair and sit in it while reading a book or admiring the stunning views. If you want to swim or snorkel, there are ways over the rock to get into the emerald sea of the bay. |
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Also at the bottom of the road, you can walk to the bluff over the ocean where you will find the Tidepools. This beautiful nature formation consists of rocky inlets filled with water at high tide: You can sit in the pools, it's better than any jacuzzi and will provide a delicious, natural hydro-masssage. You will have to hike a few minutes to get there but it's well worth it! |
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Actually, there are a lot of bays and coves around Saba, with beaches made of pebbles and surrounded by rocks. Some of them are accessible by boat, others request a hike, an activity that many people come to enjoy in Saba. the Saba Conservation Foundation in Fort Bay will gladly suggest sites to you and explain how to reach them. |
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Even without the numerous sandy beaches which you can find on other islands, Saba offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy its marine life, which is among the most spectacular in the Caribbean. Get into a boat, learn or practice diving or snorkel along its rocky coast. What you will see under the water will more than compensate you for the missing sand! And as for sunbathing, enjoy the hotel pool, surrounded by exotic nature and magnificent views. What a change...Yes, Saba is quite unique. |
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