Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Água d’Alto

Advanced · v4a2 II

Ribeira da Água d'Alto is an impressive level 4 canyon in São Vicente, featuring a spectacular 89-meter waterfall among Madeira's most dramatic. With just 4 rappels over 100 meters, this compact but intense canyoning Madeira experience delivers maximum vertical excitement. The powerful water features and exposed rappels require strong technical skills. Perfect for experienced canyoneers seeking a short but memorable Madeira Island adventure.

Difficulty
v4a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
São Vicente
Max waterfall
89 m
Min rope
50 m
Rappels
4
Length
100 m
Recommended level
Advanced

Official technical sheet

Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.

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What to expect

This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v4a2 II) to help you understand the level, but our focus is on matching you with the right tour and guide, not on replacing the official canyon sheets.

If you are interested in exploring Ribeira da Água d’Alto, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.