Red Alicante Marble supplied as slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces.
Marbre Import selects suitable lots, advises on vein layout and supports natural-stone projects for international clients. Origin: Alicante, Spain.
Tiles from €56.90 excl. VAT/m²
Red Alicante Marble: description
Origin and appearance of Red Alicante Marble
Red Alicante is a compact decorative limestone quarried in the Alicante region of south-eastern Spain. Internationally marketed as marble, it dates from the Eocene period.
Like Black Marquina, Red Alicante is crossed by contrasting white calcite veins that stand out against the richly coloured background.
Its fine-grained ground ranges from yellow-red and brown-red to deeper red, with white calcite veins and occasional fossil detail.
The background is naturally clouded rather than completely uniform, giving the finished surface movement and depth.
Characteristics and applications
Red Alicante has a long architectural history in Spain. Current availability and colour character depend on quarry production and the selected lot, so early material approval is recommended.
Interior designers use Red Alicante to introduce warmth and a strong material accent. The shade can vary from brick red to deeper wine tones depending on the extraction area and lot.
Marbre Import can present available slabs from a coordinated lot, helping the project team approve colour, vein distribution and bookmatching before fabrication.
Well suited to bathrooms, living spaces, fireplaces and statement surfaces, Red Alicante pairs particularly well with timber, brass, cream stones and black marbles.
Red Alicante Marble technical data
| Stone family | Natural limestone / commercial marble |
| Origin / quarry area | Alicante, Spain |
| Appearance | Deep red with white calcite veining and fossil detail |
| Predominant colour | Red |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end interior applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2,650–2,750 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.10–0.50% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 80–140 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 8–18 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to lot and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Bathrooms, walls, floors and interior cladding
- Fireplaces, counters, stone furniture and bespoke cladding
- Residential, hospitality and architectural projects
- Vein layout and finish to be approved for the intended application
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specify Red Alicante Marble for a high-end project
Red Alicante Marble is a warm, expressive Spanish stone for projects where colour should create depth and distinction: floors, bathrooms, walls, fireplaces, lobbies, hotels, restaurants, boutiques and high-end residential interiors.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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