Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira do Poiso
Extreme · v5a2 III
Ribeira do Poiso is a spectacular level 5 canyon in Porto Moniz, featuring an impressive 120-meter waterfall that ranks among Madeira's tallest. With 9 technical rappels over 400 meters, this compact but intense canyoning Madeira adventure delivers maximum vertical thrills. The canyon's exposed positions and powerful water features require expert skills. A bucket-list experience for advanced canyoneers visiting Madeira Island.
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 (v5a2 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 Poiso, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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