Traditional cobbled streets of Spain: from Granada to Valldemossa
Cobblestone paving is one of the most recognisable kinds of paving in Spain: you find it in the patterns of Granada's Albaicín, in the patios of Córdoba, in the streets of Andalusia's white villages, in Santillana del Mar and in Valldemossa. Vetonek's nine stones are named after these places as a tribute. In this tour we explain what makes each one special and which stone can help you achieve cobblestone paving in that style for your home or project.
Note: the names are a tribute; they do not indicate where the stone comes from, nor do they reproduce the paving of any particular place.
Andalusia
Granada and the Albaicín
Granada's pebble paving is famous for the black-and-white cobble patterns in the streets of the Albaicín. Our Granada cobblestones are a gneiss in green, ochre and white with veining; to recreate high-contrast patterns, combine Frigiliana (light) with Ronda (dark).
Córdoba: patios and the Judería
Córdoba's cobblestone paving is the floor of many patios and of the streets of the Judería, the old Jewish quarter. Córdoba cobblestones mix gneiss, granite and quartzite in highly varied colours, with that lively, handcrafted look of traditional paving.
Úbeda
Its Renaissance old town is a World Heritage Site, together with that of Baeza. Úbeda cobblestones are a golden, very even stone, designed for large, warm and bright surfaces.
Baeza
Úbeda's sister town, it shares with it the World Heritage listing for its Renaissance old town. Baeza cobblestones combine granite and basalt in highly varied colours: every metre is a different mosaic.
Ronda
An Andalusian town with cobbled streets in its historic centre. Ronda cobblestones are a dark volcanic basalt, ideal for borders, edges and contrasting patterns.
Grazalema
A white village in the mountains of Cádiz, with cobbled streets between whitewashed façades. Grazalema cobblestones mix stones in several tones with a cheerful, handcrafted play of colours.
Frigiliana
A white village in the province of Málaga with narrow, cobbled streets. Frigiliana cobblestones are a very light leucogranite that brings light and goes with any façade.
Cantabria: Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is known for its cobbled streets lined with stone houses. Santillana cobblestones mix dark grey, light grey and reddish tones in a balanced paving that is easy to integrate into urban and rural settings. They are supplied sawn, sawn tumbled, split and split tumbled.
Mallorca: Valldemossa
Valldemossa is a Mallorcan village with cobbled streets in the Tramuntana mountains. Valldemossa cobblestones are a blend of stones in grey tones, calm and versatile, that fits anywhere from historic town centres to new developments.
From inspiration to project
| Place | Vetonek stone | Colour | From €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada | Granada cobblestones | Green, ochre and white with veining | €94.89 |
| Córdoba | Córdoba cobblestones | Multicolour | €97.21 |
| Úbeda | Úbeda cobblestones | Very even golden | €104.33 |
| Baeza | Baeza cobblestones | Multicolour | €93.94 |
| Ronda | Ronda cobblestones | Dark | €106.12 |
| Grazalema | Grazalema cobblestones | Multicolour | €95.88 |
| Frigiliana | Frigiliana cobblestones | Very light | €98.11 |
| Santillana | Santillana cobblestones | Dark grey, light grey and reddish | €149.80 |
| Valldemossa | Valldemossa cobblestones | Grey | €103.55 |
For a historic town centre feel, the tumbled finishes give the look of worn stone, and whole cobbles that of traditional pebble paving set on edge (compare them in which finish to choose). Colour combinations are in nine paving stones, installation in how to lay cobblestone paving and a summary of everything in the cobblestone paving guide.
More paving guides
- Cobblestone paving: a guide for patios, streets and squares
- Whole, sawn or split cobblestones: which finish to choose
- How to lay cobblestone paving step by step
- Nine paving stones: colours and how to combine them
- Paving cobblestones collection: the nine stones and the slice, priced per m².
Frequently asked questions
What is Granada-style pebble paving like?
It is Granada's cobblestone paving, famous for the black-and-white cobble patterns in the streets of the Albaicín. To recreate that contrast you can combine a light stone, such as Frigiliana, with a dark one, such as Ronda.
What is Córdoba-style pebble paving?
The cobblestone paving typical of the patios and the streets of the Judería in Córdoba. Multicoloured Córdoba cobblestones give that handcrafted look.
Does the stone come from those towns?
No. The names are a tribute to towns and cities famous for their cobbled streets; they do not indicate where the stone comes from.
Which finish gives a historic town centre look?
Whole cobbles, set on edge, are traditional pebble paving; the tumbled finishes, sawn or split, imitate stone worn by time.
Which stone should I choose for an Andalusian patio?
It depends on the colour: Frigiliana for a light, bright floor, Córdoba or Grazalema for a handcrafted multicolour, and Ronda for dark contrasting borders.
Are these pavings suitable for a private home?
Yes. All nine stones are sold by the crate of up to 1,200 kg, priced per m² with shipping included in the price, for private customers and professionals alike.
