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Home / Provinces of Spain / Cantabria / Ribamontán al Mar / Beaches in Ribamontán al Mar /

Galizano / La Canal / La Canal de Galizano Beach

Isolated beach nestled in a rocky environment with vegetation, fine golden sand, and strong waves. It has a medium level of occupancy and a low level of amenities.
Location
Beach description
  • Length: 150 meters
  • Width: 100 meters
  • Environment: Mountain
  • Composition: Sand
  • Swimming conditions: Strong waves
  • Nudist area: No
  • Level of occupancy: Medium
  • Degree of urbanization: Isolated
  • Environmental features
    • Protected area
    • SAC (Special Area of Conservation) Costa Central and Ría de Ajo (RN2000)
    • Vegetation
    Getting there
    • How to get: Easy on foot, By car
    • The access points are signposted
    • Accessible for handicapped
    • Nearest road: CA-440
    • Parking (Between 50 and 100 parking spaces)
    • Bus: Interurban

    More info

    Services
    • Feet shower
    • Litter bins
    • Cleaning service
    • Marina: Puerto de Santander (distance to the beach: 30 km)
    Vigilance
    • Rescue team. Human and material resources
    • Danger signposting

    Location

    Beaches in Ribamontán al Mar

    Small isolated and quiet beach, composed of sand and pebbles, with strong winds. Access on foot is quite difficult.
    Rustic, very extensive beach nestled in an attractive mountainous setting, with dangerous access. It is a beach with strong currents and windy conditions, which makes it very popular with surfers. It does not have any amenities. Access is via the adjacent...
    Beach accessed by long steps and set in an attractive environment. It has strong currents and lacks facilities.

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    Source of information on beaches: Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).