The village owes its name to its founder, the Spanish Count Rafael Neuville di Berlange, who started off by building a villa or two here in 1962. It is an exclusive destination and is extremely well-equipped, even for boats. The centre of the village, known as the “piazzetta”, opens onto a view of Cala Scilla, known as Porto Rafael’s swimming pool, characterised by limpid and transparent waters. The nineteenth century military fortress, dominating the zone, is most suggestive. Trips can be made along the coast, also thanks to the taxi-boat service.