Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira das Lajinhas

Intermediate · v3a1 III

Ribeira das Lajinhas is one of the most action-packed canyoning in Madeira adventures, a level 3 canyon in Porto Moniz featuring an impressive 31 rappels over 1000 meters. With a maximum 30-meter waterfall, this full-day Madeira canyoning experience offers sustained excitement for intermediate canyoneers. The numerous descents provide excellent practice for developing rope skills. A must-do for those exploring Madeira Island's canyon systems.

Difficulty
v3a1 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
30 m
Min rope
30 m
Rappels
31
Length
1000 m
Recommended level
Intermediate

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 (v3a1 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 das Lajinhas, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.