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Categoría: Mastorrencito’s Stories

dog intelligence test

Miguel con Manuela, Mastitwo, Mamas y Masto convertidos en perros científicos dentro de una masía, ilustrando un test divertido de inteligencia para perros.

Take the Mastorrencito IQ Test: 7 questions to find out if your dog solves problems, learns by watching, headbutts through it… or has you trained.

Who does your dog love more: you or them?

Masto y Mire en MasTorrencito... amor incondicional

Does your dog love you or your partner more? Take this interactive test and find out who’s their favorite person — and what kind of bond they share with each of you.

Catalunya, la Comunidad Autónoma con más playas para perros.

Comarca de l´Alt Empordà en Girona

Según datos actualizados a 2026, Cataluña lidera claramente con alrededor de 50 playas o zonas habilitadas para perros a lo largo de su costa. Comparación rápida (2026): Comunidad Autónoma Nº aproximado de playas para perros Notas destacadas Cataluña ~50 Líder absoluta. Muchas en Girona (Costa Brava) y Barcelona. Comunidad Valenciana 20-25+ Alicante es la provincia […]

🐾 “Manuela, honey… Franco didn’t make the swamps”

A simple lesson for a bitch who understands more than many humans with a flag on her wrist Yesterday, while I was talking to a friend from Salamanca – you know, those who tell you they’re not fachas but who have a nostalgia for the unique command and the mandatory military service – he uttered […]

“If we weren’t…”

🐾 Told by Manuela, furry founder and eternal soul of Mastorrencito Hello. I’m Manuela The Golden Retriever. Yes, that blonde who started it all. The one who first stole, the one who first lay down in the sun on Mastorrencito’s porch and thought: “Here, yes. Here you can be happy.” Today I’m talking to you […]

Chronicle of an Absurdly French Reception

Sometimes you think you’ve seen it all… until the French arrive. Yesterday, for example, a couple landed in Mas Torrencito that looked like something out of a surrealist comedy, but without the script, without rehearsals… and without grace. They arrived two hours earlier than expected, because of course, punctuality is for the mediocre. Me, as […]

«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 […]

L@s Amargad@s of MasTorrencito’s Social Networks

Personal Survival Manual al If you’re here, you probably have the same problem as me: you have those types of people on your social networks who turn any post, story or comment into an epic drama. Yes, I am talking about bitter people who seem to live exclusively to criticize you, as if your life […]

🌿 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 🐕💚