Sabadeco & Santa Barbara
Spacious northern residential areas between coast and hills, with villas, larger plots and sea views in many locations.
History
Statistics Netherlands assigns Sabadeco and Santa Barbara to the Noord Saliña district. They are relatively recent residential areas compared with the historic centres of Playa, Antriol and Rincon. Their development is linked to the growth of detached housing along the north-west coast and on higher ground.
Character and living
Quiet, privacy and views are key qualities. Distances are greater, with most daily services towards Hato and Kralendijk. For a home, check slope, exposure to trade winds, rainwater drainage and access-road maintenance.
Sights
- Views across the west coast and Klein Bonaire
- Seru Largu in the wider area
- Northern coastal route
- Dive and snorkel sites along the coast
Beaches nearby
- 1000 Steps is a well-known coastal and dive site north of Sabadeco.
- The shore mainly consists of limestone terraces, small coves and coral-rubble beaches.