Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira do Folhado (Superior)
Intermediate · v3a1 II
Ribeira do Folhado Superior is a scenic level 3 canyon in Porto Moniz, offering 12 rappels with a 35-meter maximum waterfall over 300 meters. This compact Madeira canyoning adventure is perfect for half-day excursions, combining technical variety with beautiful forest scenery. The canyon's accessible location makes it popular for intermediate canyoneers. Natural pools provide refreshing breaks between descents.
Official technical sheet
Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.
What to expect
This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v3a1 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 (Superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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