Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Poço do Bezerro (Superior)

Beginner · v2a3 III

Ribeira do Poço do Bezerro Superior is a beginner-friendly level 2 canyon in Machico, offering 14 rappels with a maximum height of just 15 meters over 1100 meters. This gentle introduction to canyoning in Madeira is perfect for families and first-timers. The long route provides excellent practice with low-risk descents through beautiful laurisilva forest. An ideal first step into Madeira's canyon systems.

Difficulty
v2a3 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Machico
Max waterfall
15 m
Min rope
15 m
Rappels
14
Length
1100 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 (v2a3 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 (Superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.