Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira dos Agriões

Advanced · v4a1 III

Ribeira dos Agriões is a scenic level 4 canyon in São Vicente, offering 15 rappels with a 48-meter maximum waterfall over 950 meters. This intermediate Madeira canyoning adventure winds through beautiful forest terrain on the north coast. The canyon features excellent variety with technical challenges balanced by stunning natural scenery. A popular choice for experienced visitors exploring canyoning in Madeira Island.

Difficulty
v4a1 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
São Vicente
Max waterfall
48 m
Min rope
50 m
Rappels
15
Length
950 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 (v4a1 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 dos Agriões, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.