The news of the death of Robe Iniesta, the leader of ExtremeHe left a gap in Spanish rock. At the age of 63, his departure has moved thousands of followers. Although the cause of death was not specified, his communications agency representing him highlighted his legacy as the last great philosopher and poet of Spanish-language music.
Throughout his career, Robe touched the souls of generations with his profound lyrics and unique style. But beyond the music, Robe had a special connection to his homeland, Extremadura.
In the final months of his life, when he was no longer in the public spotlight, it was his wife Vivi Vázquez who acted as representative of his businesses and his musical legacy. Robe ran two companies, BNCA SL, based in Bizkaia, designed to manage his musical and artistic activity, achieving a turnover of almost 2 million euros in his last financial year in 2022. And Producciones 16562 SL, which was dedicated to agriculture, a field to which his son Karín is dedicated.
Here is a ambitious project which, although not completed, left a personal mark on his life.
Robe dreamed of transforming his province into an agritourism destination combining rural relaxation with sustainable agriculture. It was originally his idea Build eight country houses in the Santa Bárbara Mountains, near his hometown of Plasencia. This natural enclave, which for Robe represented the essence of Extremadura, was intended to serve as the base for a project that included horticultural activities such as the harvesting of olive trees and the production of extra virgin olive oil.
However, the bureaucracy didn’t make things any easier Administrative processing delayed the progress of the project. Nevertheless, Robe never gave up on his dream. Five years ago he received a positive environmental impact report for his business The factoryin which he wanted to build five country houses and an agricultural warehouse and tend his olive grove. However, since these reports have expired, had to start over. In 2024, his efforts paid off when he received another positive review for his operation. The Goterona 20,500 square meter plot of land on which he wanted to develop an improved version of his original idea.
The project of The Goteron It went beyond just offering accommodation. Robe wanted his farm to be a place where visitors could come actively participate in agricultural work and live simply, in contact with nature. In his own way, the singer understood that agritourism should be a comprehensive experience that offers not only peace and solitude, but also something about the countryside and sustainability. In addition to being an economic resource, the olive grove should also be a key element of this concept, allowing tourists to witness the process of olive oil production.
Robe Iniesta also wanted the houses to be built with sustainable materials. Respect for the natural environment that he loved so much. “A habitat,” as he described it, that served not only for recreation but also for connection with the earth and its origins. The idea was that, just like in their songs, the essence of the land, authenticity and respect for the environment should be conveyed.
Although The project has not yet been realized Robe Iniesta’s legacy is beyond question. In addition to his success in… ExtremeHis dream of transforming his homeland into a space for rural tourism reflects another of his great passions. Despite his death The Goteron And The factory They will remain as symbols of a man who He never stopped dreaming about his countryand whose influence will extend beyond his albums and concerts.
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