A joyful family of four canyoneers poses arm-in-arm in stream waters with an instructor rappelling a waterfall above in Porto Novo, Camacha, during a Beginner Level 1 tour with Go Explore Madeira.

Canyoning Beginner Level 1 – Porto Novo Camacha

About this experience

If you have never tried canyoning before this level 1 canyoning trip in Madeira you will find this route ideal. Bring some old sneakers and a sense of adventure. Children aged 7 and older are welcome, with no previous experience necessary.

The route sits within the Ecological Park of Funchal on Madeira’s South-east side. Terrain remains accessible throughout. Four abseils make up the main challenges, the tallest standing at 13 meters. Natural pools appear intermittently along the descent. Water-carved rock slides provide additional variety to the journey.

Canyoning Beginner – The Perfect Level 1 Adventure for All

Safety protocols stay rigorous while preserving the excitement factor. Family groups appreciate how this balances authentic adventure against reasonable difficulty levels. The experience ends with a 15-minute uphill return to the parking spot. This final stretch allows participants to decompress and discuss memorable highlights.

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Details

  • Difficulty:Level 1 - Beginner
  • Duration:4h
  • Vertical difficulty:Easy
  • Rappels:4
  • Aproximation:15min
  • Beginning altitude:1055m
  • End altitude:950m
  • Water difficulty:Easy
  • Steepest waterfall:13m
  • Included

  • Certified guide
  • Helmet & Protective Gear
  • Insurance
  • Excluded

  • Food & Drinks
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