Almonaster is a grey granite from Spain, prized for its uniform, medium-grained texture and subtle tonal variation. Its cool grey palette, with occasional darker speckles, makes it a versatile choice for both contemporary and traditional projects. It is commonly used for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding and exterior paving. The stone accepts a range of finishes, including polished, honed, flamed and brushed, each enhancing its natural character. Marmi di Carrara supplies Almonaster in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide photographs of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring you select the exact material for your design. With over six decades of expertise, we guarantee reliable sourcing and careful handling of this Spanish granite.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey granite with a medium-grained, homogeneous texture, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar and mica.
Almonaster is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR00849. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every granite, 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, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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 Almonaster suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Almonaster per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Almonaster 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.
