Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Espigão

Beginner · v2a2 II

Ribeira do Espigão is an accessible level 2 canyon in Ribeira Brava, offering 7 rappels with a 30-meter maximum waterfall over 400 meters. This beginner-friendly Madeira canyoning experience provides an excellent introduction to the sport. The canyon's moderate challenges and beautiful scenery make it ideal for families and newcomers. Transport from Funchal area is convenient, making it a popular choice for first-time canyoneers.

Difficulty
v2a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Ribeira Brava
Max waterfall
30 m
Min rope
30 m
Rappels
7
Length
400 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 do Espigão, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.