Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Folhado (Inferior)

Intermediate · v3a2 II

Ribeira do Folhado Inferior is a scenic level 3 canyoning in Madeira adventure in Porto Moniz, offering an excellent intermediate experience through beautiful forest terrain. With 18 rappels and a maximum waterfall of 33 meters, this 700-meter Madeira canyoning descent provides extended adventure time. The canyon's varied terrain includes narrow gorge sections, open pools, and diverse vegetation. Perfect for those progressing their canyoning skills on Madeira Island.

Difficulty
v3a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
33 m
Min rope
27 m
Rappels
18
Length
700 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 (v3a2 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 Folhado (Inferior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.