Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira dos Moinhos
Extreme · v5a2 IV
Ribeira dos Moinhos is an extreme level 5 canyoning in Madeira experience in Calheta, featuring a massive 140-meter waterfall that ranks among the island's most impressive. This advanced Madeira canyoning adventure includes 11 technical rappels over 900 meters through spectacular volcanic terrain. The canyon's remote location and powerful water features create a challenging expedition. Reserved for expert canyoneers exploring 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 IV) 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 Moinhos, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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