Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira das Cales III

Beginner · v2a2 II

Ribeira das Cales III completes the Cales trilogy, offering enhanced beginner canyoning in Madeira challenges while remaining accessible. Located in Funchal, this level 2 Madeira canyoning tour features 11 rappels with a maximum height of 22 meters. The longer route tests stamina and technique, preparing adventurers for intermediate canyons. Beautiful laurisilva forest scenery and natural swimming pools make this a memorable canyoning in Madeira experience.

Difficulty
v2a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Funchal
Max waterfall
22 m
Min rope
22 m
Rappels
11
Length
1 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 (v2a2 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 das Cales III, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.