Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Caramujo

Advanced · v4a1 III

Ribeira do Caramujo is an exciting level 4 canyoning in Madeira adventure in São Vicente, offering a well-rounded experience with 15 rappels over 650 meters. The 65-meter maximum waterfall provides an impressive centerpiece for this Madeira canyoning descent. Located in the heart of Madeira Island's north coast canyon country, it offers easy access with challenging terrain. Perfect for intermediate canyoneers developing their skills.

Difficulty
v4a1 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
São Vicente
Max waterfall
65 m
Min rope
70 m
Rappels
15
Length
650 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 (v4a1 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 do Caramujo, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.