Local Intermediate Canyoning in Madeira

For those willing to take it up a notch. Try our Intermediate Level Canyoning in Madeira if you're feeling up for a little more of a challenge and adventure!

Schedule: everyday, all year round

• Duration: approximately 3 to 4 hours
• Important to bring: swimming clothes & towel

Depending on the season and weather conditions, this activity can be done in one of 3 different places:

Nuns Valley Canyoning (Curral das Freiras):
Surrounded by steep mountains, this canyon lies in the middle of the island, in the valley that the Nuns from Santa Clara convent fled to when Funchal was attacked by pirates in 1566. Therefore nowadays known as the Nun's Valley.

Location: Nuns Valley
Total Duration: 4hrs
Time in the Canyon: 3h30m
Abseiling Height: 15M
Jump Height: 7M (optional)


Ribeiro Frio Canyoning:

Canyoning Ribeiro Frio is a canyon on the north side of Madeira Island and consists of 8 rappels along the way. The Canyon is located within the Laurissilva Forest which has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1999 and one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

Location: Ribeiro Frio
Total Duration: 3hrs
Time in the Canyon: 2h30m
Abseiling Height: 15M
Jump Height: 6M (optional)


Lajeado Canyoning – Rabaçal:

This canyon starts on Paúl da Serra, which literally means swamp of the mountains. Paúl da Serra is the starting point for many beautiful canyons that run down the island from this plateau.

Location: Rabaçal
Total Duration: 5hrs
Time in the Canyon: 4h30m
Abseiling Height: 25M
Jump Height: 12M (optional)