Brecha Tavira Vermelha is a Portuguese breccia from the Algarve region of Portugal, long appreciated for its warm red background scattered with greyish nodules and lighter calciclastic fragments. Its brecciated, organogenic structure gives each slab a distinctive mosaic-like movement, ranging from deep terracotta to softer pinkish tones. Traditionally used for flooring, wall cladding, columns and decorative interiors, Brecha Tavira Vermelha suits both classic and contemporary projects. Polished and honed finishes best enhance its colour depth and pattern. Marmi di Carrara supplies Brecha Tavira Vermelha as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs sent before purchase.
Petrographic description
Reddish limestone with greyish spots, organogenic, calciclastic and bioclastic, with nodules. Biopelmicrite (biocalciclastic limestone).
Brecha Tavira Vermelha is a Breccia quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTBR00041. Its dominant tone is red, with a bioclastic texture.
Like every breccia, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed. Typical applications: feature walls, floors, bathrooms, furniture tops, bookmatched panels.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Brecha Tavira Vermelha suitable for outdoor use?
Breccia: mainly an interior stone; outdoor use only in protected areas. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Brecha Tavira Vermelha per m²?
Indicative price from €365/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Brecha Tavira Vermelha shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
