Windwardside

Windwardside is the second largest town on the island of Saba,[1] aptly named for being on the windward side of the island.

Windwardside
Windwardside as seen from Mount Scenery
Map of Saba showing Windwardside
Coordinates: 17°37′44.12″N 63°13′53.49″W
Country Netherlands
Public body Saba
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
  Total418
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
ClimateAw

Geography

The hike up the stairs to the top of Mount Scenery can begin from the road just outside Windwardside.

Tourism

Two banks and several dive shops as well as grocery stores, gift shops, etc. are located here. There is also a maritime museum full of Saban history. Windwardside village also has several hotels and inns which serve mostly tourists who come to the island to dive and enjoy the Saban nature.[1]

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See also

References

Media related to Windwardside at Wikimedia Commons

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