Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira do Juncal (Afluente Oeste)
Extreme · v6a1 III
Ribeira do Juncal Afluente Oeste is one of the most extreme canyoning experiences in Madeira, a level 6 canyon in Santana featuring an incredible 253-meter waterfall - the tallest rappel on the island. With 12 technical rappels requiring 135-meter ropes, this elite descent demands the highest level of expertise. Only for professional canyoneers with extensive expedition experience. A legendary achievement in Madeira Island's canyon systems.
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 (v6a1 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 Juncal (Afluente Oeste), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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