Snow is not an uncommon feature in the Cañadas during winter. Runoff from snowmelt can even create temporary lakes in this usually dry and barren landscape.
Los Roques de García and Teide after a winter snowstorm.
Rainbow in the Cañadas.
Winter in the Cañadas.
Lake in the Cañadas after intensive snowmelt.
Blossoms of the Taginaste plant (Echium wildpretii).
Sunset between two cloud decks.
Endemic Pinus canariensis is a pioneer species on lavaflows.