Bateig Crema, also known as Bateig Beige or Piedra Novelda, is a prestigious biocalcarenite limestone quarried in the Alicante province of Spain. Renowned for its remarkable homogeneity and fine-grained texture, this stone features a warm, sandy beige palette accented by subtle fossil traces. Its versatile nature and structural integrity make it a staple for both Mediterranean and contemporary architecture, ranging from intricate heritage restorations to minimalist high-traffic flooring. Interestingly, while geologically a limestone, its compact composition and uniform appearance have led many to commercially classify it as a sandstone throughout its 140-year extraction history.