Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Vimieiro

Advanced · v4a2 II

Ribeira do Vimieiro is a well-rounded level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz, featuring 16 rappels with a 60-meter maximum waterfall over 500 meters. This intermediate Madeira canyoning experience offers excellent technical variety in a manageable distance. The canyon's accessible location makes it a popular choice for those seeking adventure on Madeira's north coast. Natural pools provide refreshing stops between descents.

Difficulty
v4a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
60 m
Min rope
40 m
Rappels
16
Length
500 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 (v4a2 II) 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 Vimieiro, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.