Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Galinhaça

Beginner · v2a1 III

Ribeira da Galinhaça is a wonderful level 2 beginner canyoning in Madeira experience in Porto Moniz featuring an impressive 21 rappels - one of the highest counts for beginner-friendly canyons. With a maximum waterfall of 35 meters and a 700-meter route, this Madeira canyoning tour offers extended adventure time without extreme difficulty. Perfect for building confidence with multiple rappels in a safe environment. The laurisilva forest provides stunning Madeira Island scenery.

Difficulty
v2a1 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
35 m
Min rope
26 m
Rappels
21
Length
700 m
Recommended level
Beginner

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 (v2a1 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 Galinhaça, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.