Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Cruz

Unclassified ·

Ribeira da Cruz is a scenic canyon in Calheta featuring an impressive 70-meter waterfall, one of the most visually stunning canyoning experiences in Madeira. With 16 rappels through dramatic volcanic terrain, this intermediate Madeira canyoning adventure is suitable for those with some experience. The route passes through ancient laurisilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our guided Madeira canyoning tours include transport, equipment, and expert instruction.

Difficulty
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Calheta
Max waterfall
70 m
Min rope
0 m
Rappels
16
Length
1 m
Recommended level
Unclassified

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 (—) 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 Cruz, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.