The Rabbit Hole cafe & restaurant San Rafael

Sant Rafel (San Rafael), Central Ibiza

Pottery and ceramics

Located in: Sant Rafel
Featured in: Towns & Villages
Updated: 12 June 2025

Heading out north west on the main road from Ibiza to San Antonio, after 7km, lies the small village of San Rafael.

As a village it's pretty small with just a few restaurants, a church and some great views looking back over Eivissa and the bay.

It does have the only official Artisan Zone on the island as it has become famous for its roadside ceramic and pottery workshops. Although this description does make it sounds better than it looks...it's not a pretty town.

The old town around the church is lovely but rather small and the main drag doesn't give away the instant picture of an artistic village, however if you stop and search you should not be disappointed.

History & Culture in Sant Rafel

This small town has been declared a 'place of special interest' due to its innovative and skilled craftsmen and women.

There have been plans to renovate and refurbish this town in order to make it similar to the pretty towns of Santa Gertrudis and San Carlos, however, the Ibizan Council claims that money is short and such plans have not come to fruition yet.

It would be a wonderful town to visit if the managed to upgrade and improve the surroundings as there are plenty of nice eateries, cafés and art if you take the time to search them out.

See our History Guide

Sights & Attractions in Sant Rafel

Apart from the ceramic and pottery studios and shops in the centre of the town, the San Rafael church is a wonderful sight. Slightly different to many of the Ibizan churches it's exterior has a touch of Moorish design about it. Set upon a hill the views back over to Ibiza Town are great, especially at dusk as you can sit and watch the lights of the town slowly begin to illuminate from a distance.

San Rafael Church, San Rafael

Situated a little away from the town centre in the older part of San Rafael the church is white washed in the traditional fashion.

Dining in Sant Rafel

There are several nice restaurants in San Rafael that are worth the journey there.

Es Tanco Restaurant, San Rafael

Here to satisfy your taste buds, this restaurant in San Rafael offers a variety of cuisine, including wood fire pizza and traditional Spanish and Italian fare.

Nightlife in Sant Rafel

Underground Nightclub, San Rafael

Located in San Rafael, near the superclubs Amnesia and Privilege, this is a true underground club. Its booth accommodates famous DJs and newcomers.
[UNVRS] Nightclub

Located in
Sant Rafel

Newly opened for summer 2025, this super club is located on the old Privilege site in San Rafael.

See our Nightlife Guide

Hotels in Sant Rafel

The town of San Rafael itself is not a popular destination for tourists outside of the clubbing scene and certainly does not house the best hotels, however in the surrounding countryside you will find several rural finca's and agrotourism resort.

Can Sastre Agroturismo Hotel, San Rafael

This rural hotel is ideally located if you want to experience both sides of Ibiza: only 15 minutes from the beaches and 12 minutes from Ibiza Town.
Can Lluc Boutique Country Hotel, San Rafael

A small luxury hotel in the midst of a thick pinewood forest in a highly ecological area surrounded by exuberant nature.

6 September 20257 Nights
Price: €5,034

How to get to Sant Rafel

Ibizabus Airport Transfers

With over 25 years of experience on the White Isle, this company offer airport transfers as well as VIP taxi services around the island.
Ibiza Transfers Airport Transfers

This established local company, based in Sant Miquel, is English-run. They offer fully licensed and insured vehicles for your private transfers from Ibiza airport to resorts all around the island.