Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Quinta Grande

Extreme · v5a2 III

Ribeira da Quinta Grande is an impressive level 5 canyoning in Madeira experience in Ribeira Brava, featuring one of the island's most spectacular single drops - a stunning 125-meter waterfall. With 7 rappels over just 120 meters of horizontal distance, this Madeira canyoning adventure is all about big vertical descents. The dramatic south coast setting offers unique perspectives. Reserved for experienced canyoneers with advanced technical skills exploring Madeira Island.

Difficulty
v5a2 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Ribeira Brava
Max waterfall
125 m
Min rope
75 m
Rappels
7
Length
120 m
Recommended level
Extreme

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 (v5a2 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 Quinta Grande, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.