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and… where are you…?

From here, in a corner that still smells of mud and damp, I try to understand what happened. I am just a dog, a being who, until recently, ran free in the fields, happy and carefree. But now, all I feel is a mixture of fear and desolation. Because yes, I survived what they call […]

Manuela and the loss of a pet…

That night, the silence at Mas Torrencito was profound. The wind moved the leaves and the stars seemed farther away than usual, as if the whole universe felt the weight of what I was living. Manuela and the loss of a pet… There were no soft footsteps, no quiet breathing at my bedside. Manuela was […]

The advice of Manuela de Mas Torrencito (1)

Good morning everyone… from today you will also have some small tips that Manuela will give you… every day 1… What do you think???? One autumn night, in Mas Torrencito, under a starry sky and a silence broken only by crickets, I, Miguel, found myself sitting on the terrace, watching the trees shake their branches. […]

Mas Torrencito’s Drunken Dog.

It was winter, and there were only a few of us in the house; the peace was almost total, broken only by the soft murmuring of the dogs and the crackling of the coals. Among those we went there was Margarita, a loyal customer who always came with her two beautiful golden retrievers with white […]

Manuela’s legacy… a rescue in the forest of Mas Torrencito

It was a cold and gray morning at Mas Torrencito. Manuela, our faithful Golden, was restless; she kept looking into the forest as if she heard a whisper that only she could perceive. At first, we thought maybe he just wanted to explore, but soon his urgency became impossible to ignore. With that look that […]

Manuela omnipresent at Mas Torrencito

Manuela arrived at Mas Torrencito in a random moment, but from that moment changed forever the essence of this place. Manuela omnipresent in Mas Torrencito She was no ordinary dog; she had an intelligence in her eyes that few humans ever fully understood. From the first day, she knew how to earn her place, and […]

🌿 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 🐕💚