What will it be, will it be?

February has started well… or at least we can’t complain. What will it be, will it be? It has rained, which we needed, but unless it rains more, this summer we are going to be worse than a lizard in a frying pan. So far, so good. But if it continues like this, I can […]

When memories walk by our side again by MasTorrencito

The night before had been one of those that test anyone’s patience and endurance. The rain was falling with an intensity that can only be described as the universal deluge version 2.0. The drops were hitting the MasTorrencito roof tiles with fury, filtering here and there, forming small improvised waterfalls in the house. Of course, […]

WE WERE FOOLED!!! by MasTorrencito

We were sold a lie. They made us believe that life was wonderful, that everything would be a road full of good things, that if «pim», that if «pata», that if «everything is going well»…. AND A SHIT. No, it is not like that. Either we live in a bubble, oblivious to society, to the […]

Do we prostitute ourselves for a good review on Booking.com?

If you think about it, some of us – not all of us – get to do things we would never do under other circumstances. For example, losing sleep because a Booking client has arrived and his face says it all: he didn’t like something. You know it’s not your fault, that you made it […]

Patience a gift in low layer by MasTorrencito

Of all the rural hotels, guesthouses and lodges in the area… they had to end up here! Not in any of the other 200 from France to here, NO, of course not. It had to be in my rural house, the one that is the most hidden, the one that requires a small detour, the […]

When writing outweighs silence ✍️💭

And today I don’t know what to write about… I’ve been in front of the screen for more than 30 minutes, with my fingers on the keyboard, waiting for something in my mind to «click», for an idea to slip through the noise of my thoughts and rescue me from this blockage. But it doesn’t […]

The last story by MasTorrencito

He always said the same thing… -What for? -sighed my best friend Agapito as he looked out the window, his eyes lost in the ochre tones of the fallen leaves. If nobody reads them… He said it with resignation, but he never stopped writing. Every morning, the same ritual: he woke up before the sun, […]

The reduction of working hours the extension of our concerns

In the heart of the Empordà, a small hotel businessman turns on the lights of his establishment with the same routine as always. His business, a modest family restaurant, survives with effort and dedication. It is not a big law firm or a multinational with millionaire budgets, but a project built with sweat, sacrifices and […]

🚀 Day 0: The Travelers’ Party Apocalypse 📝

Today, friends, the new travelers’ reportofficially begins… and I only tell you one thing: this is going to be a journey worthy of Odyssey, but without ships, with a tablet and with many, MANY tourists who are going to look at me with a «What are you telling me, buddy?» look on their faces 😵‍💫. […]

🌿 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 🐕💚