Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira Funda (Inferior)

Advanced · v4a3 II

Ribeira Funda Inferior is an exciting level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz, featuring 10 rappels with a 55-meter maximum waterfall over 600 meters. This intermediate Madeira canyoning adventure offers excellent technical variety with powerful water features. The canyon connects to the famous Ribeira Funda system, known for some of Madeira's most impressive vertical terrain. Suitable for experienced canyoneers seeking challenging descents.

Difficulty
v4a3 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
55 m
Min rope
60 m
Rappels
10
Length
600 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 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 Funda (Inferior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.