Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Poço do Bezerro (Inferior)

Advanced · v4a3 III

Ribeira do Poço do Bezerro Inferior is a spectacular level 4 canyon in Machico, one of Madeira's longest canyoning adventures at 2000 meters. This full-day Madeira canyoning experience features 24 rappels with waterfalls up to 53 meters through pristine wilderness. The remote location offers an authentic adventure far from tourist areas. Ideal for fit, experienced canyoneers seeking one of Madeira Island's most rewarding canyon descents.

Difficulty
v4a3 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Machico
Max waterfall
53 m
Min rope
55 m
Rappels
24
Length
2000 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 (v4a3 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 Poço do Bezerro (Inferior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.