Tito, my father’s partner
War does not understand innocence. It does not distinguish between culprits and victims. It bears down on lives like a storm without compassion, sweeping away everything in its path. Tito, my father’s partner In those dark years, between 1937 and 1939, in the lands of Lleida, my father learned too early what it meant to […]
Discover the best Dogfriendly Beaches on the Costa Brava!
Are you one of those who travels with your best four-legged friend? In Mastorrencito we understand it perfectly, and that’s why we want to guide you to the dogfriendly beaches of the Costa Brava where both you and your furry friend can enjoy the sun, the sea and unforgettable moments. Take note of these places […]
I live without living in me by MasTorrencito
Living in Mas Torrencito is a privilege, no one doubts that. Waking up every morning surrounded by nature, with the birds singing (or chirping, depending on the mood of the day) and the faithful company of the dogs, is a marvel. I live without living in me by MasTorrencito Here, the air is purer, life […]
The Clients in Black (Part 2) by MasTorrencito
I have always thought that human beings are a box of surprises. And the world of lodging, in particular, reminds me of this every day. Clients in Black by MasTorrencito Just when you think you’ve seen it all, just when you think you’ve dealt with the worst customers on the planet, the universe teaches you […]
The day I lost a winning lottery ticket
There are days that start out normal, days that go by without a hitch and days that, without warning, give you a slap in the face of reality that you wouldn’t find in an absurd humor movie. This is the story of one of those days. It all started on a trip to Salamanca with […]
Electric Car Travel: Between the Future and the Odyssey
Going on a trip with an electric car in Spain is a different… experience. I won’t say «bad» because I love my electric car. But I can’t say it’s wonderful either. It’s more like a mix between science fiction and a low-budget horror movie. And I’ll tell you why. The Beginning: A Journey with Purpose […]
MasTorrencito, God and the Algorithm of Life
Some nights, the thought devours me. I find it hard to sleep because my mind gets tangled up in questions that, at first glance, have no answers. What if all of this were an algorithm? What if every decision we make triggers a series of predefined events, as if Sometimes, life seems to flow with […]
The day they wanted to kidnap and rob us, part 1 by MasTorrencito
Many moons ago, on one of those winter nights when the cold penetrates to the bones, the rural house Mas Torrencito, a XV century farmhouse in the heart of the Empordà, was quiet. Outside, frost covered the fields and the murmur of the nearby stream was barely audible. Inside, on the other hand, the fires […]
40 Years of Effort: The Reality Behind the Hospitality Industry by MasTorrencito
The wind was blowing strongly that afternoon when we decided to celebrate Albert’s forty years at the helm of La Barratina. Four decades in a business that was already an institution, a benchmark of good food and tireless effort. As it could not be otherwise, we sat down to eat there, together with Andrés, from […]
A walk among flowers and clouds… by MasTorrencito
The day I died there were no heavenly trumpets or tunnels of blinding light. I simply closed my eyes in Mas Torrencito’s bed and, when I opened them, I was somewhere else. A walk among flowers and clouds… by MasTorrencito An immense meadow, one of those that seem to be painted in dreams, with a […]