Hidden in Madeira’s wild interior, Ribeira do Cidrão delivers a canyoning experience defined by intensity, focus, and raw natural beauty. Throughout the descent, the canyoning reveals eight waterfalls, each one enhancing the sense of immersion and steady progression.
The defining moment comes at the canyoning highest waterfall — a powerful 18-meter waterfall that demands calm, precision, and trust. This descent captures the true essence of Cidrão: technical, enclosed, and deeply rewarding.
Flowing through narrow passages and sculpted rock walls, this untamed canyoning invites adventurers to move with intention and presence. Every rappel is deliberate, every step purposeful — a refined balance between challenge and control.
As soon as you exit the tunnel, turn right towards the chapel. Next to the chapel is the meeting point, which looks like a viewpoint.
As soon as you exit the tunnel, turn right towards the chapel. Next to the chapel is the meeting point, which looks like a viewpoint.