Alcobaça / Ataija / Moca, Estremadura, Portugal

Portuguese Limestone Group

The fine-grained beige and cream limestones of central Portugal — Moca Cream, Ataija, Lioz — renowned for consistency, the tightest grain in the West, and suitability for the highest interior finishes.

Lithos‑verified 5/5

Products

Blocks
Gangsaw slabs
Cut-to-size
Large-format panels
Pavers

Finishes

Polished
Honed
Brushed
Sandblasted
Antique

Capabilities

Fine-grain selection and lot certification
Large CNC cut-to-size programmes
Matching across multiple blocks (hotel-scale batches)
Export to US via Lisbon

Trade

Exterior-grade: interior focus
Lead time: Stock + to order 4–8 weeks
Min order: One gangsaw slab (~8 sqm) for approval; cut-to-size from 30 sqm net for hotel programmes
Export-ready for US trade

Verification

Quarry-direct or verified processor
Physical samples available
Technical specs documented
Photos verified at source
Export-ready for US trade

Typical applications

Hotel corridors and lobby floors requiring fine-grain neutrals
Large CNC cut-to-size programmes for hospitality and residential
Spa and wet-area surfaces where grain uniformity is critical

Materials from this producer

Moca Cream

Limestone · Portugal in stock

photo pending · verified source

Lioz

Limestone · Portugal

photo pending · verified source

Moleanos

Limestone · Portugal

photo pending · verified source

Branco Vila Viçosa

Marble · Portugal

Questions from specifiers

What makes Portuguese limestone unique among fine-grain beiges?

Moca Cream and Ataija have virtually no visible grain under polished finish — ideal for minimalist high-end interiors where French Jura or Botticino would show too much texture.

Is it suitable for exterior use?

Absorption around 2-3% is suitable for mild exterior climates (FL, CA, TX) in brushed or sandblasted finish. Not recommended for freeze-thaw or continuous pool/salt exposure.

Sourcing from Portuguese Limestone Group is handled through our desk — verified samples, confirmed availability, and one point of contact through delivery.

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