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Saba & St. Eustatius (STATIA)
Communication
Telephone Services: Fax and cablegrams at Landsradio, Van Tonningenweg. Open Mon-Fri, 0730-1930, Sat, Sun 1200-1800, pay phone on the wall for local calls, accepts only US quarters (US$0.25). For operator assisted overseas prepaid and collect calls, telegrams, telex and fax pay at counter when you place your call.
Getting Around
Car: There is no public transport on the island but cars and taxis can be hired. Driving is on the right, but some roads are so narrow you have to pass where you can. To hire a car you need a driving licence from your own country or an international driver’s licence. Watch out for cows, donkeys, goats and sheep roaming around freely. They are a traffic hazard.
Before Travelling
Climate: Average temperature is around 27°C in the daytime and 23°C at night. Average rainfall is 45 inches a year. Average water temperature in the sea is 26°C.
Documents: See main Netherlands Antilles section under Curaçao - Travel Information. There are no customs regulations as Statia is a free port.
Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius or Statia, the name ‘Statia’ comes from St Anastasia, as it was named by Columbus, but the Dutch later changed it to Sint Eustatius. The island is dominated by the long-extinct volcano called ‘The Quill’ at the south end, inside which is a lush rainforest where the locals hunt land crabs at night.
STATIA: USEFUL INFORMATION
TOURIST OFFICES:
St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (Main Official)
Telephone: (599-3) 182433/182107.
e-mail: info@statiatourism.com
Open Monday until Thursday from 08.00 hours until 12.00 hours and from 13.00 until 17.00. Friday open from 08.00 hours until 12.00 hours and from 13.00 hours until 16.30 hours.
Tourist Information Booth at the airport is open daily, telephone: (599-3) 182620.
Harbour Office, telephone: (599-3) 182205
Web: http://www.statiatourism.com/index.html
STATIA: WHAT TO SEE AND DO
SIGHTSEEING:
Trail from windward side up the 1,064 steps to the crest of the central volcano, Mt. Scenery. Botanical hike of Saba Botanito located at Weavers Cottage under the hill in windward side. Trail The Ladder-the long pathway of stone steps leading to Ladder Bay. Sabas Museum/Saba Marial Par
SPORTS:
Activities:
* Deep sea fishing.
* Diving.
* Hiking trails.
* Scuba diving.
* Sea kayaking.
* Snorkeling.
* Tennis.
CARNIVALS & FESTIVITIES:
STATIA: COUNTRY PROFILE AND MAP
GEOGRAPHY:
Saba is 5 sq miles, rising 2,900 ft above sea level The capital is The Bottom. 172 miles east of Puerto Rico and 90 miles east of St. Croix, 28 miles south of St. Maarten and 17 miles northeast of St. Eustatius.
TIME:
EST +1 hour.
CLIMATE:
Average temperature: Summer high/low 82/60 degrees F. Winter high/low 78/60 degrees
Annual rainfall 42 inches
HISTORY:
STATIA: MONEY/ BUSINESS GUIDE
BANKS:
* Barclays Bank PLC.
* Commercial bank.
BANKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday 0830-1230.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday to Friday 0800-1700.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
* Good Friday.
* Easter Monday.
* April 30: Queen's Coronation Day.
* Ascension Thursday.
* August 2: Carnival Monday.
* October 21: Antillian Day.
* December 3-5: Saba Days.
* Christmas Day.
* Boxing Day.
* New Year's Day.
* (2000)
* July 31: Carnival Monday.
* December 1-3: Saba Days.
STATIA: HOW TO GET THERE
AIRLINES:
* Windward Island Airways (from St. Maarten).
AIRPORTS:
SAB-Juancho E Yrausquin Airport.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. and Canadian citizens require official proof of citizenship (valid passport or original birth certificate or notarized copy plus photo I.D. and return or onward ticket. Others require a passport or Alien Registration Card.
GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES:
* St. Maarten-15 mins.
TAXI FARES FROM THE AIRPORT:
Fares are fixed. 1-4 passengers:
* Booby Hill/Level 9.50.
Saba & St. Eustatius (STATIA) -Two easy and interesting day trips from St. Maarten.
Two easy and interesting day trips from St. Maarten.
Saba has a few small hotels and less than a dozen restaurants. Visitors are captured instantly by its curious charm. Though Dutch, Saba changed flags a dozen times in its history.
