Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Cruz
Unclassified · -
Rappels: 16 · Max waterfall: 70 m
Ribeira da Cruz is a long (7h) 16-rappel route in Calheta with a 70m waterfall. It is poorly equipped, with many single-point anchors, and there is visible rubbish in the canyon thrown from the bridge upstream. No difficulty code, rope length, route length or approach and return times are published.
Official notes
Poorly equipped, with many anchor points not doubled. Visible rubbish in the canyon, thrown from the bridge upstream.
Anchors, flow and access change with every storm and every winter. Treat the current status as a snapshot and check the latest conditions before any descent.
Technical data
Official technical sheet
Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.
Nearby and similar canyons
Other sections of the same stream, canyons in the same area, and canyons of a similar grade.