The Bottom

The Bottom (formerly Botte) is the capital and largest town of the island of Saba . It is the first stop on the way from Saba's Port in Fort Bay towards the rest of the island . In 2001, it had 462 inhabitants of the total 1,349 islanders . The city also has the largest Cruyff Court in the world, Cruyff Court Saba . Saba Carnival is a weeklong festival that includes live music, food, dancing, games, and parades . In 1992, the Saba University School of Medicine opened in The Bottom . The Ladder consists of 800 steps leading down to the sea. These stairs were used to bring cargo ashore and up to The Bottom .