Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Água do Vento (superior)
Beginner · v2a2 III
Ribeira da Água do Vento Superior is a scenic level 2 canyon perfect for intermediate canyoning in Madeira. Located in Porto Moniz on Madeira's north coast, this popular Madeira canyoning tour features 17 rappels through lush laurisilva forest with a maximum waterfall of 45 meters. The 600-meter descent takes you through narrow gorges carved by centuries of water flow, with crystal-clear natural pools ideal for swimming. Best visited May-October when water levels are moderate. Our guided Madeira canyoning tours include all equipment and transport from Funchal.
Official technical sheet
Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.
What to expect
This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v2a2 III) 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 do Vento (superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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