Igor Ramírez García-Peralta is the author of two novels, Ese horrible deseo de pertenecer and El valle de los mamuts, and a regular contributor to the Financial Times’ How To Spend It, where he writes about adventure travel. Passionate about sports, he competes in middle- and long-distance triathlons as well as open-water swimming races.

Currently, he balances his life as a livestock farmer and olive grower in the Andalusian countryside with content direction and advertising campaigns for brands such as Pomellato, Tiffany & Co., and Emporio Armani.

Igor blends his storytelling and writing with his hands-on experience in the countryside, offering visitors a different perspective on rural Andalucía. His goal is that no one leaves indifferent, that La Sierrazuela stirs something within them, that Arcos leaves a lasting impression—that those who visit will want to return. He is passionate about sharing the story of his cortijo and creating moments that go beyond a simple stay. More than just guests, those who come to La Sierrazuela become part of its story, experiencing and feeling the place through the eyes of someone who truly lives it.

“As the owner of La Sierrazuela, a 300-year-old Andalusian cortijo, I have a deep connection to the land, its centuries-old olive groves, and the traditions that shape daily life here. After living in some of the world’s most fast-paced cities, I chose to move to the countryside and embrace a slower, more intentional way of life. My passion for nature, animals, and Andalusian culture drives everything I do—from working the land to reviving nearly forgotten olive varieties.”