Playa de Galizano, Sandy beach in Galizano, Ribamontán al Mar, Spain

Playa de Galizano, also called de San Miguel or de La Canal, lies at the mouth of the ría de La Canal, formerly the river Herrero, in the village of Galizano, Ribamontán al Mar. It is a small beach with rocks scattered in the middle and low cliffs, and it keeps sheltered corners out of the wind such as La Playuca.

The beach lies at the mouth of the ría de La Canal, a stream formerly called the río Herrero, in the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar. The source records no delta, harbor or founding date; the cove is simply where that watercourse meets the Cantabrian Sea. The nearby fishing grounds of El Nial, Fonfría, La Llera, El Vivar, Solombreras and Brenas belong to Ribamontán al Mar's fishing tradition.

The beach is also known as San Miguel or La Canal, after the tidal inlet of La Canal, formerly the Herrero river. The coves of La Playuca offer shelter from the wind. The nearby cliff viewpoint takes in views from Santander and Cabo Mayor to Santoña.

The beach is accessible via the CA-440 road, with parking for around 50 to 100 vehicles located near the shoreline. Basic facilities including footwashes and seating areas are available for visitor comfort.

The beach lies at the mouth of the ría de La Canal, formerly called the río Herrero. Rocks are scattered across the middle of the sand, and the small cove of La Playuca offers shelter from the wind. Nearby, the Cucabrera cave and its cliff-top viewpoint look toward Santander, El Sardinero and Cabo Mayor.