The Bottom (formerly Botte) is the capital and largest town of the island of Saba,[2] the Caribbean Netherlands.

[6] The original name of the village was De Botte, old Dutch for "The Bowl", referring to its geographical position in a valley surrounded by the various mountains.

[6] By 1900, The Bottom was one of four main villages on Saba, along with St. John's, Windwardside, and Hell's Gate.

In the early-to-mid-20th century, there was extensive emigration from Saba, and The Bottom's population was cut almost in half.

Usually in late July, Saba Carnival is a weeklong festival that includes live music, food, dancing, games, and parades.

[13][14] Carnival Village, where the majority of the events take place, is located in The Bottom.

[16] The jourvert parade (very early Saturday morning)[17] begins in Windwardside and ends in The Bottom.

This is the celebratory national day of the island, when all offices, schools and businesses are closed.

[21][22] The Bottom hosts a concert at the sports field, where local (and neighbouring) Caribbean artists come to perform.