Experienced with canyoning and ready for something harder? Ribeira Funda is one of Madeira’s most advanced options. Big vertical drops. Technical challenges. Built for people chasing serious thrills.
The starting point is a small, remote village up north. The drive there already sets the tone.
We start with a simple rappel to warm up. Then comes the massive one, 55 meters down a waterfall, dropping you right into one of Madeira’s top canyons.
What you’ll face along the way
10 rappels, the biggest being that 55-meter beast
2 jumps at 6 and 8 meters that’ll spike your adrenaline
One final rappel cascading through a waterfall, landing you at an old coastal road that’s barely visible
One final rappel cascading through a waterfall, landing you at an old coastal road that’s barely visible. As you go deeper, the canyon widens and Atlantic views appear ahead of you. At the end, there’s a brief walk to the road with the wild northern coast surrounding you.
Perfect if you want serious action without spending hours hiking in and out. Big waterfalls, raw island nature, all packed into one route. Ribeira Funda has it.
