Live an unforgettable rural experience at Mas Bes
At Mas Bes farm, we offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic and educational rural life. Located in the heart of the La Selva region, in the province of Girona, Mas Bes is the perfect place to enjoy a family day, learn about farm work, and discover the artisan products we carefully craft. Our guided tours will allow you to meet the farm animals, explore our facilities, and participate in interactive activities that will give both young and old an insight into daily life in the rural world. Come and spend a day surrounded by nature and tradition, and take home an unforgettable memory of the authentic rural spirit of Mas Bes!
What types of visits do we offer?
- Complete visit that includes a tour of all areas of the farm (small animals, cows, milking parlor, model, small calves, and museum
- Duration: 1h 30 minutes
- Cost: €8 adults (+14 years) and €6 children (1 to 13 years)
- Time: Weekends at 11:30 AM. Summers: Weekends at 10 AM
- Ideal activity for the little ones, becoming farmers for a day. They will be able to pet and feed the Mas Bes animals.
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Cost: €5/person from 1 year old
- Time: Weekends at 11:30 AM. Summers: Arrange visit according to availability
- Delve into the rural museum of Mas Bes and discover the agricultural past of our region.
- Duration: Self-guided visit
- Cost: €3/person, except for those who rent a venue or stay for lunch.
- Time: During shop hours
Farm Tour
Map of the visits
Map of the visits
Small animals and corn workshop
You can touch and feed the lambs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and donkeys.
We will use old machines to feed corn to the chickens
Heifers
We will be able to feed grass to the future cows of Mas Bes farm
Suckling calves
We will see calves between 1 week and 3 months old that drink milk
Feed storage
This is where the different foods used for animal feed are kept; it is the farm's pantry
Irrigation pond or duck pond
We use rainwater to irrigate the fields, and sometimes a passing duck visits.
Biogas Plant
With our cows' manure, we generate 250 KWh. We generate green energy, stop emitting greenhouse gases, and use the remaining manure to fertilize our fields, orchards, and gardens.
Fattening pigs
Each year we fatten 3 Duroc pigs (March-October).
It's an animal that eats everything, and we use every part of it
Pre-calving cows
These are the ones that are between the 7th and 9th month of gestation.
Dairy cows
We keep them in 5 different pens. These are the cows we milk 3 times a day. They also have automatic brushes and cleaning systems.
Milking parlor
This is where the cows are milked and we store the refrigerated milk in tanks.
Farm model
At a glance, we can see everything on the farm, in miniature (1:16)
Fields, stables, tractors, machinery, animals, workers…
Educational museum of the rural world
We can see a wide variety of old farm machines and tools, divided into different sections and exhibitions, such as fauna, basketry, and vintage tractors.
At the end of the visit, we will treat you to a dairy product made in our workshop, and you will have the opportunity to purchase various local and own-brand products at our farm shop.
Dairy cows
We keep them in 5 different pens. These are the cows we milk 3 times a day. They also have automatic brushes and cleaning systems.
More visits
Schools are also welcome at Mas Bes. Students can take the complete tour of the facilities: enjoy the “Toca Toca” activity, the corn workshop, and end the day with lunch featuring products made at Mas Bes or in the picnic area with a private playground. Children will experience an authentic farmer’s life. We have a picnic area and covered spaces in case of bad weather.
We organize visits for veterinary professionals, livestock farmers, or engineers, to show and teach how Mas Bes’s housing system works.
It can be done in different languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, and English.
At Mas Bes, we have the ideal space for your team to unwind. You will break free from routine and strengthen bonds among colleagues.
We can prepare coffee breaks and lunch, subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the visit held if it rains?
Yes. During the tour, most areas are covered, and the farm ground is all paved, so even if it rains, the visit and all activities can be enjoyed.
Can I change the date of the visit once payment has been made?
Once payment has been made, you can change the date of the visit to another that suits you.
What happens if I don't come to the visit but I've paid?
You can modify the date of the visit with 2 days’ notice.
Is Mas Bes an ideal farm to visit with children in Girona? And with the whole family?
Absolutely. Mas Bes is a perfect family farm to enjoy an experience with children of all ages. They can touch, pet, and feed all the animals and participate in the different activities of the visit. Additionally, if you want to come with grandparents, they will also have a great time exploring the rural museum, the milking parlor, and all the farm facilities.
Is it true that the farm runs on renewable energy?
Yes. Thanks to the biogas plant and solar panels, we are practically 100% self-sufficient.
Can guided tours be taken at Mas Bes farm in Girona?
Yes, at Mas Bes we organize guided tours so you can get a close look at farm life, how we achieve milk production from the cows, and interact with all the animals.
What activities can be done at Mas Bes farm in Girona?
Mas Bes is located in the La Selva region, in the province of Girona. Surrounded by fields and nature, it is the ideal place to experience an authentic rural family experience.
Is Mas Bes an ideal farm to visit with children in Girona?
Of course. Mas Bes is a perfect family farm for children. They will be able to see and touch the animals, run freely outdoors, and participate in activities designed for them to enjoy and learn about the rural world.
Does the complete visit include the Toca-Toca activity? When do you offer guided tours?
Yes. The complete visit lasts 1h 30min, and the first part is the 45-min Toca-Toca activity. We offer visits every weekend at 11:30 AM. You can book it by clicking on “Book”.
Can dogs or pets be brought to the visit?
Due to sanitary protocol, pets are not allowed inside the farm.
Can we stay for lunch after the guided tour?
After the guided tour, around 1:15 PM, you can stay for lunch. Reservations must be made in advance via WhatsApp at 639014269 (Maria).
From what age do children pay? And what is the price for the complete visit and the Toca-Toca activity?
The complete visit costs €8 for adults and €6 for children, and if you only do the Toca-Toca activity, it costs €5/person. Children pay from 1 year old.
Which is better: the Toca-Toca visit or the complete visit (Toca-Toca included)?
Unless there are very young children, we always recommend the complete visit. This already includes the Toca-Toca activity, and you will also get to know and see firsthand the daily life of a Friesian dairy cow farm. An hour and a half well spent enjoying and learning at Mas Bes farm.
