Silverbay

Silverbay is a town located on the east coast of Santa Maria, north of Jura.

In 1867, Dr George Hicks, who was then a Scottish missionary, first established the Presbyterian Church mission in Silverbay. During the late 19th and early 20th Century, Silverbay was the location of district’s administration, until 1931, when the emergence of Jura as a more substantial settlement meant that Silverbay’s position as District Town was deemed untenable.

Silverbay has changed dramatically, with the town’s population growing rapidly during the 1960s. The town has a population of approximately 18,250 people. It has both primary and secondary schools, however Jura University is the towns nearest source of higher education. There is a large Presbyterian Church building located at the town's highest point – Silverbay Mount, which is now houses the Askar Centre, an art gallery and museum exhibiting work by local artists, including the complete works of its patron, Natnael Askar, and island artifacts.

Silverbay Beach is a popular beach located adjacent to Silverbay. It is famous for its beautiful white sand and clear waters. It is visited regularly by tourists and cruise boats from the islands and abroad.