Canyon in Madeira

Ribeiro Bonito (Superior)

Advanced · v4a4 III

Ribeiro Bonito Superior is a challenging level 4 canyon in Santana, featuring 12 rappels with a 50-meter maximum waterfall over 2000 meters. This full-day Madeira canyoning expedition passes through pristine laurisilva forest in the heart of the island. The extended distance and technical variety make it excellent for experienced canyoneers. A rewarding adventure combining natural beauty with sustained physical challenge.

Difficulty
v4a4 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Santana
Max waterfall
50 m
Min rope
30 m
Rappels
12
Length
2000 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 (v4a4 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 Ribeiro Bonito (Superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.