Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Tramela (Candeeiro)
Advanced · v4a2 II
Rappels: 8 · Max waterfall: 50 m · Min rope: 50 m
Ribeira da Tramela (Candeeiro) in Porto Moniz is a v4a2II descent of 8 rappels with a highest waterfall of 50 m, requiring 2x50 m ropes, over 900 m of stream from 1100 m to 450 m; the approach is about 20 min, the descent 3 h and the return only 3 min. The canyon was opened by Spanish canyoners with the help of a local from Seixal.
Reaching the interesting part requires descending roughly 350 m of vertical over boulders and through vegetation with some tree rappels, which makes the route unattractive.
Current status
As of September 2015Nothing is known about the current flow, anchors, hazards or access; conditions are unknown.
Official notes
To reach this section it is necessary to descend about 350 m of height over boulders and through vegetation with some tree rappels, which makes the route of little interest.
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.