VOLAKAS

Volakas Marble: The Carrara of Greece

Volakas marble is one of the most celebrated and internationally recognized Greek marbles, often referred to as the 'Carrara of Greece' for its extraordinary quality and aesthetic appeal. Quarried in the Drama region of Northern Greece, Volakas is distinguished by its pearly white background adorned with soft grey or brownish veins that create fluid, natural patterns of exceptional beauty.

At Lithos Marble, Volakas is one of our flagship materials — a stone that consistently delivers outstanding results across a wide range of luxury architectural applications worldwide.

Distinctive Characteristics

  • Pearly White Background: A warm, luminous white base that provides an elegant canvas for the natural veining.
  • Soft Grey & Brownish Veins: Flowing, organic veining patterns that add depth and movement to every surface.
  • Premier Book-Match Choice: The consistent, flowing veining makes Volakas the ideal marble for symmetrical book-match installations.
  • Architectural Versatility: Equally impressive on floors, walls, countertops, and large-scale architectural elements.

Applications

  • Book-Match Feature Walls: The premier choice for creating symmetrical, mirror-like installations in grand spaces.
  • Luxury Flooring: A classic choice for hotel lobbies, residential entrances, and commercial spaces.
  • Wall Cladding: Interior and exterior applications across commercial and residential projects.
  • Countertops & Vanities: Brings natural elegance to kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

Why Choose Volakas?

Volakas marble combines the timeless appeal of a classic white marble with the distinctive character of its natural grey veining. Its extraordinary book-match potential and proven performance across diverse applications make it one of the most trusted and sought-after Greek marbles for luxury projects around the world.

Technical Specifications

Charasteristics Value Test Method
Apparent Density 2825 kg/m3 EN 1936
Open Porocity - -
Water Absorption 0,19 % EN 13755
Compressive Strength 139 MPa EN 1926
Flexural Strength 10 MPa EN 12372

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