Rojo Alicante
Limestone · Spain · 1 photo
In brief. Rojo Alicante is a red limestone from Spain. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Alicante, Alicante Red, Rosso Alicante. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements. Blocks reach about 270 × 150 cm. Indicative price: from € 95/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Rojo Alicante
Rojo Alicante marble, also known as Rosso Alicante, is a striking red marble quarried in Spain. Its deep red hue is highlighted by a fine-grained, uniform texture with subtle veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. This marble is ideal for both polished and honed finishes, making it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative elements in residential and commercial projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies Rojo Alicante in robust blocks and 2–3 cm thick slabs, offering cut-to-size options and providing high‑resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring confidence in every selection.
The rock consists mainly of abundant lamellar calcite filaments embedded in a micritic mud matrix, with calcite as the essential mineral and occasional opaque accessory minerals.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Rojo Alicante
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the limestone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Rojo Alicante are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 25 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 50 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 75 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 100 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 125 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 270 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 405 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 540 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Finishes for Rojo Alicante
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
Sandblasted
A fine, even roughness obtained with a jet of sand. Lightens the colour and gives grip: used for exteriors, steps and pool surrounds.
Tumbled
Edges and surface are softened in a drum for an aged, antique look. Typical for travertine and limestone floors.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Rojo Alicante photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
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Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Rojo Alicante come from?
Rojo Alicante comes from Spain.
How much does a slab of Rojo Alicante weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 50 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 75 kg.
Is Rojo Alicante suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of limestone are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Rojo Alicante?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Rojo Alicante be used outdoors?
For the limestone family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: good; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Rojo Alicante?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Is Rojo Alicante known by other names?
Yes: Alicante, Alicante Red, Rosso Alicante.
How big are the blocks of Rojo Alicante?
Blocks reach about 270 × 150 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Rojo Alicante all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How much does Rojo Alicante cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 95/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.