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RIP Rural Tourism by MasTorrencito

The end of rural tourism: chronicle of a death announced There was a time when rural tourism was a real luxury for the soul. Imagine: a stone house in a lost corner of the world, a homemade breakfast with grandma’s jam, and a silence broken only by the singing of the birds. It was almost […]

New Year’s Eve Blackout by MasTorrencito

The New Year’s Eve Blackout: A Surreal Narrative with Dogs, Generators, Peculiar Customers and Big Questions December 31 had begun with all the illusion of a quiet day, but when the clock struck 12 noon…. BOOM! 💥 A total blackout plunged us into darkness. And we were not alone: the cottage was full, with twenty […]

Bye Bye Bye 2024… Hellouuuuuuuu 2025 by Mastorrencito 🌟✨

And so, almost without realizing it, 2024 has gone… and what a year it has been! 🎆 A year that for some has flown by and for others has become eternal, but that in the end finds us all looking back with a mixture of emotions. There are those who bid it farewell with overflowing […]

Why are people who have dogs better than those who don’t? by MasTorrencito

At the heart of MasTorrencito beats a philosophy as unique as it is endearing: this is not simply a place where «pets are allowed». Why are people who have dogs better than those who don’t? by MasTorrencito No. Here the doors are wide open so that the real protagonists – the furry four-legged 🐾- can […]

MasTorrencito: The Place Where the Soul Dwells

There are places that are much more than just a physical space. Places that become extensions of our soul, part of our identity, shelters that define us and keep the best of ourselves. MasTorrencito: The Place Where the Soul Dwells MasTorrencito is, without a doubt, one of those places. For those who do not know […]

The irreverent and rude María by MasTorrencito

The harbinger of chaos It all began as the worst tragedies begin: with a sixth sense that warned me that something was not going to go right. «The negative client,» I mentally called her from the very first moment. How did I know? Ah, these things can’t be explained. It’s like when you smell the […]

The Butcher of Vilademuls by MasTorrencito

Mas Torrent and Madness The fog always seemed thicker around Mas Torrent, as if that place was destined to be lost in the shadows of time and oblivion. In 1714, this old farmhouse stood imposing and gloomy, with its gray stone walls covered with moss and its windows like empty eyes looking into nothingness. What […]

Manuela and her Christmas stories by MasTorrencito

In a magical corner of l’Empordà, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, is Mas Torrencito, a unique home where pets are the real protagonists and people are the guests. Manuela and her Christmas stories by MasTorrencito Among all the stories that were born in this magical place, there is one that has never been forgotten: […]

The guest, the little dog and the evil spirits of MasTorrencito

Working in rural tourism has its good things: the contact with nature, the silence… But there are also the weird people. The guest, the little dog and the evil spirits of MasTorrencito No, not curious or eccentric people, but people who seem to have come straight out of another astral plane. Like that girl who […]

🌿 Sustainability, wellbeing and a pet-friendly spirit at Mas Torrencito
At Mas Torrencito, we understand sustainability as something inseparable from the wellbeing of people… and their dogs. We live surrounded by nature and share our space with animals every day, so caring for the environment is not an option: it is part of our way of life.

For this reason, we are committed to a model of conscious, efficient and deeply pet-friendly rural tourism, where technology, respect for the environment and living alongside pets go hand in hand.

☀️ Solar energy produced on site

We have a photovoltaic installation consisting of:

🔹 72 solar panels
🔹 Individual panel power: 450 W
🔹 Total installed capacity: ~32.4 kWp

Thanks to the high level of solar radiation in the Empordà, this system allows an estimated annual production of between 50,000 and 55,000 kWh, covering a very significant part of the accommodation’s energy consumption.

➡️ A large part of the energy used to heat water, light the rooms and provide comfort for guests and pets is generated directly at the farmhouse.

🔋 Batteries to make the most of every ray of sunshine

Solar energy is complemented by an energy storage system with:

🔹 40 kWh in batteries
🔹 Use of surplus energy
🔹 Use of self-generated energy during the night

This allows us to:

reduce dependence on the grid,
minimise consumption peaks,
and ensure a more stable energy supply, even during periods of high occupancy (when dogs and people are enjoying themselves to the fullest 🐶😄).

🌡️ Efficient thermal comfort (aerothermal system)

The climate control at Mas Torrencito is provided by aerothermal technology, a highly efficient and environmentally friendly system that offers:

lower energy consumption,
reduced emissions,
stable and comfortable temperatures all year round.

Ideal for people to feel comfortable… and for dogs to sleep peacefully, without excessive heat or cold.

💧 Responsible water use

We use greywater recycling systems, reusing water from showers and washbasins for other non-potable purposes.

In a rural setting, every drop counts, especially when there are gardens, green areas and happy dogs running around.

♻️ Recycling and responsible waste management

We promote a conscious approach to waste management through:

selective waste separation,
reduction of plastics,
responsible use of cleaning products and consumables.

All with the aim of maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment for people and pets.

🐾 Rural tourism with meaning (and with paw prints)

Mas Torrencito is:

a rural retreat where dogs are part of the family,
a project that cares for the natural environment,
and a place where sustainability and pet-friendly values are not labels, but a daily reality.

Because we believe there is no better rural tourism than one that respects nature… and those who enjoy it on four paws 🐕💚