Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Furna
Intermediate · v3a3 II
Ribeira da Furna is a beautiful level 3 canyoning in Madeira experience in Santana, perfect for those progressing beyond beginner routes. Featuring 8 rappels with a maximum waterfall of 45 meters, this 450-meter Madeira canyoning descent offers excellent variety of technical challenges. The canyon winds through ancient laurisilva forest with spectacular natural pools. Located in Madeira Island's UNESCO-protected zone, you'll experience unique endemic flora and fauna. Ideal intermediate adventure.
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 (v3a3 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 Furna, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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