Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Tramela (Candeeiro)

Advanced · v4a2 II

Ribeira da Tramela, also known as Candeeiro, is an exciting level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz offering a diverse canyoning experience in Madeira. With 8 rappels including a 50-meter maximum waterfall over 900 meters, this canyon provides excellent technical challenges. The varied terrain and beautiful water features make it a favorite among intermediate Madeira canyoning enthusiasts. Professional guides ensure safe navigation through this stunning north coast adventure.

Difficulty
v4a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
50 m
Min rope
50 m
Rappels
8
Length
900 m
Recommended level
Advanced

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 (v4a2 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 Tramela (Candeeiro), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.