NEWS

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

2nd June 2025

What materials are used in top construction projects in Málaga and Alicante?

Málaga (warm Mediterranean climate):

- Traditional + modern: Limestone (piedra caliza), ceramic tiles (roofs/floors), hardwood (terraces).

- Highly modern: Large-format glass (solar), steel-concrete structures, white mineral plasters (stucado).

Alicante (focus on stone):

- Local stone: Marble (Crema Marfil) for stairs/facades, Christmas sandstone (Arenisca).

- Ceramic & modern: Traditional alicatados (coloured tiles), porcelain pool tiles, ventilated facades.

Shared:

- Sustainable technologies (solar panels, HR++ glass).

- Luxury finishes: Natural stone in bathrooms, travertine terraces, composite materials.

Key difference:

- Málaga: Limestone and white plasterwork.

- Alicante: Marble and colourful ceramics.

Both combine local materials with modern techniques for climate resistance.