Privilege Ibiza, the world's biggest club, near San Rafael (Sant Rafel)

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History

Privilege

In 1978 the venue known as Club Rafael was bought by three Basques. One of their number was the famous footballed Jose Antonio Santamaria. They changed the name of the club to Ku after the nighterie they already owned in San Sebastian.

Throughout the 80s the soon-to-be legend was born and suckled. In 1987 Queen's Freddie Mercury dueted with rival diva opera singer Montserrat Caballe for a tv show broadcast round the world.


In 1990 a roof was added, literally bringing to a close an era of outdoor partying. In 1991 this roof collapsed during a storm and after refurbishments and much speculation it became Privilege. The arrival of Manumission in 1996 heralded the modern age of imported promoters, guest artists and mass club tourism.

Location

Half way between Ibiza and san Antonio on the main road, near San Rafael. Tricky to miss, given its massive height, girth and garish lighting.

Music Policy

Like most venues in Ibiza it depends on the promoter on the given night. The legendary Manumission offered a much-mashed mish mash of rock, house, electro and pop but moved to Amnesia in 2007 and has since ceased to exist.

Tiesto

This year Tiesto again holds a weekly residency so expect a hi-energy combo of trance and house. Wednesday and Thursday are quality, underground deep house and techno events Meganite and Monza. Fridays sees the outrageous and extravagant Supermartxe bandwagon.

Inside Privilege

If it's your first time in Privilege you're highly likely to get lost. It's extremely easy to get separated from your friends and not see them again till the sun comes up. Don't worry tho, you'll make new ones.

Upon entering the club you go down a massive staircase. You are now bang in the middle of one of the world's largest dancefloors. At its centre the dj is suspended above a swimming pool . At the far end is a stage where girls and boys dance around in varying stages of undress and a show with a non-linear dramatic structure (i.e. it's confusing) takes place.

Above this room is a large lattice dome which supports the Privilege sign. To the left is a multi-level terraced chill out area. Downstairs is a toilet complete with dj booth. To the right (south) is the gayer-than-average Coco Loco. In the far corner is the aforementioned Music Box. There's a map on a sign out the front.

Prices

Prices vary between 20 € and 50 €. A vodka limon costs approx. 12+ € and a beer 8+ €. Queuing is the norm so buy tickets beforehand to save trouble on the door.

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Disco Bus

From Amnesia the bus stop is located on the opposite side of the road to the club (PLEASE - use the footbridge!!), walk for about 1 minute to the right (with the club behind you, down hill) the bus stop is there. From Privilege, exit the main gateway-entrance on the main road and turn right (up the hill) the bus stop is about 1 minute walk on the same side of the road as the club.  This bus service is an hourly service.

(Many thanks to Bev Randell-Eyre for the very useful info!).