Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Seixal (superior)

Advanced · v4a3 III

Ribeira do Seixal Superior is a challenging level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz, one of Madeira's longest descents at 2000 meters with 28 rappels. This full-day Madeira canyoning expedition features a 55-meter maximum waterfall through stunning wilderness terrain. The canyon offers sustained technical challenges with powerful water features. Excellent fitness and intermediate experience required for this demanding north coast adventure.

Difficulty
v4a3 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
55 m
Min rope
40 m
Rappels
28
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 Seixal (superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.