Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira dos Boieiros

Unclassified · v1a1 I

Ribeira dos Boieiros is the gentlest beginner canyoning experience in Madeira, a level 1 canyon in Santa Cruz perfect for absolute newcomers. With 7 rappels and a maximum height of just 13 meters over 900 meters, this accessible adventure is ideal for families with children and first-time adventurers. The easy terrain and low-risk descents provide a perfect introduction to canyoning in Madeira. All equipment and patient instruction included.

Difficulty
v1a1 I
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Santa Cruz
Max waterfall
13 m
Min rope
13 m
Rappels
7
Length
900 m
Recommended level
Unclassified

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 (v1a1 I) 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 Boieiros, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.