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White Cliffs

Sint Eustatius


Arcing around the south side of the Quill, these dramatic white limestone cliffs are readily visible from neighboring islands and seafaring vessels. For closeups, follow the graded coastal dirt road some 5km southeast of Lower Town Oranjestad.


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Nearby Sint Eustatius attractions

1. Fort de Windt

0.31 MILES

Pose with two patina-covered cannon while enjoying sweeping views of St Kitts from this clifftop fort, some 5km southeast of Lower Town at the foot of the…

2. Miriam C Schmidt Botanical Gardens

0.78 MILES

On the lower eastern slopes of the Quill, these botanical gardens have suffered from hurricane damage, drought and roaming animals, and are in the process…

3. Jewish Cemetery

1.5 MILES

Only a couple of dozen gravestones are all that's left of Oranjestad's Jewish cemetery, used by the local congregation between 1739 and 1824. Some are…

4. Synagogue Ruins

1.69 MILES

Tucked into an alleyway in Upper Town are the roofless ruins of the Honen Dalim synagogue, built in 1739 from yellow brick brought in from the Netherlands…

5. Dutch Reformed Church

1.69 MILES

The sturdy tower and thick stone walls of the Dutch Reformed Church, built in 1755, remain perfectly intact, but the roof collapsed during a 1792…

6. Sint Eustatius Museum

1.74 MILES

Set inside an 18th-century mansion built by wealthy merchant Simon Doncker, this modest if eclectic museum chronicles island history with exhibits on…

7. Government Guesthouse

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This handsome 18th-century stone-and-wood building was thoroughly renovated in 1992 with funding from the EU. It's now the government headquarters, with…

8. Fort Oranje

1.76 MILES

Soak up history and sweeping views from this extensively restored fort, a mighty citadel complete with cannon, triple bastions and cobblestone parade…