Eretria Red is a striking red limestone quarried in Greece, prized for its consistent colour and subtle, fine grain. The stone displays a warm, homogeneous surface with occasional faint veining that adds depth without disrupting its bold appearance. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, Eretria Red works well in flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative features, especially when finished with a honed or polished surface to highlight its natural sheen. Marmi di Carrara supplies Eretria Red in robust blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size options and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Eretria Red is a fine‑grained limestone characterized by a uniform red hue, typical of Greek red limestones.
Eretria Red is a Limestone quarried in Greece, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGRLS00213. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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 Eretria Red suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Eretria Red per m²?
Indicative price from €165/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 Eretria Red 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.
