The Selfishness of the Wandering Traveler by MasTorrencito

It was a quiet afternoon when he arrived. A German man, tall, serious, with a large, black, unneutered dog. It was not something that went unnoticed, especially since I have dogs and had already made it clear in the house conditions that this was a problem. The Selfishness of the Wandering Traveler by MasTorrencito But […]

The Escapist by MasTorrencito

The day before yesterday, Mastitwo decided that his life of comfort was no longer enough. He ran away. I have no idea where he got out; we checked every inch of the fence, every board, every possible gap. Nothing. Not a clue. But the strangest thing was how he came back: completely covered in what […]

My farewell letter… by MasTorrencito

Oh… I never imagined that writing this letter would be so complicated, perhaps the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. How does one say goodbye to all that one has known and loved? How does one put into words a whole journey full of experiences, memories and affections? And yet, […]

The Silence of the Borregos by MasTorrencito

This goes for all of you, those who have made a farce of public aid, those who have played with our hopes in the name of energy transition, progress and the «common good». The Silence of the Lambs by MasTorrencito This goes for the smoke and mirrors salesmen who promised us a sustainable future: solar […]

The bad life… What envy! by MasTorrencito

They sleep in peace, they dream of nothing,a caress is their journey.No worries, just the moment,their loyalty, a pure feeling. They follow us to the bathroom, they watch slowly,in their simple world, everything is an embrace.They teach us life, with no other ambition:love, company and a heart. That’s the one my dear dogs are wearing… […]

The dirty room by MasTorrencito

No, they were not dirty… They were VERY dirty! And I usually have patience, as I’m already cured of my job. But what we found this time… The dirty room by MasTorrencito It has no name, it doesn’t! Honestly, I do not understand if we are becoming idiots or if there are simply people who […]

and 17 years later… by MasTorrencito

The Telephone Odyssey of Teresa and her Three Little Dogs! 🐕🐕🐕 It was the afternoon of Epiphany, one of those afternoons when you can no longer cope with your life after weeks of parties, big meals, and eternal after-dinner conversations. I, sunk in the abyss of the January slope, surrounded by mountains of clothes to […]

The envelope under the mattress by MasTorrencito

If there is one thing I have learned at Mas Torrencito, it is that there are no normal days here. Extraordinary is routine, and that morning was no exception. The envelope under the mattress by MasTorrencito It was an ordinary Monday, one of those Mondays when the sun shyly enters through the windows and the […]

«An Encounter on the Camino» by MasTorrencito

The afternoon sun bathed the deserted road in orange tones. Between the silence broken by the murmur of the wind, something caught my attention. It was a small lump that moved clumsily to one side of the asphalt. When I got closer, I could distinguish him: a dog, small, dirty, with tangled fur and a […]

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 […]

🌿 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 🐕💚