Canyon in Madeira
Ribeiro Bonito (Inferior)
Beginner · v2a3 III
Rappels: 5 · Max waterfall: 21 m · Min rope: 25 m
A simple, aesthetic canyon with long walking sections between the drops. Water runs along the whole route even in late summer (confirmed in late September 2018).
Current status
As of September 2018Flowing water throughout, some anchors renewed and the exit path partly overgrown. Conditions have not been confirmed more recently.
Anchors and re-equipment
Some anchors were replaced in September 2018; which rappels were renewed is not recorded.
Access and exit
Exit. The exit path is somewhat overgrown with vegetation because the surrounding farmland has been abandoned.
Official notes
A simple but very aesthetic descent, with long walking sections in between. Beware in strong flow: there are narrow sections.
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.