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Municipality of Ithaca

Ithaca municipality has 506 active businesses.

This month's picture · written by AI from the figures on this pageΗ Ιθάκη είναι μικρός νησιωτικός τόπος που ζει από τον τουρισμό και την εστίαση, με καταλύματα, εστιατόρια, καφέ και σουβενίρ να ξεχωρίζουν και 176,8 επιχειρήσεις ανά χίλιους κατοίκους, έναντι 99,8 στη χώρα. Ξεχωριστό ενδιαφέρον έχει ο ζωηρός κλάδος των μεταφορών, ενώ η σεισμική επικινδυνότητα είναι πολύ υψηλή.

active businesses
506
companies opened in 12 months
16
companies closed in 12 months
at least 4

"Businesses" are all active ones, sole proprietorships included. "Companies" are legal entities only (S.A., Ltd, P.C., general and limited partnerships etc.): only these keep their municipality in the registry when they close, which is why openings and closures count companies.

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176.8 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 176.8 · Greece 99.8

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What stands out and what's missing

Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.

More than the national average

  • Souvenirs & folk art20.4×19 businesses · 6.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
  • Hotels & accommodation8.1×109 businesses · 38.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Restaurants & food3.7×50 businesses · 17.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Construction companies2.9×23 businesses · 8.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 2.8)
  • Cafés & bars2.8×28 businesses · 9.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 3.5)

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    Sectors in Ithaca municipality

    105 sectors

    Each sector also counts businesses that have it as a secondary activity; that's why wholesale trade, often declared alongside another line of work, ranks high.

    At least this many. When unnamed businesses (sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships) are few, we don't show them, because of GDPR. Personal data

    1. Hotels & accommodation 109opened8closed038.1 / 1,000 res.
    2. Restaurants & food 50openedat least 1closedat least 017.5 / 1,000 res.
    3. Jewellers & watches 33openedat least 0closed011.5 / 1,000 res.
    4. Property owners & landlords 32opened2closed111.2 / 1,000 res.
    5. Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics 30openedat least 0closed010.5 / 1,000 res.
    6. Cafés & bars 28openedat least 0closedat least 09.8 / 1,000 res.

    The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.

    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Ithaca municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Hotels & accommodation1098055.211.1×
    Restaurants & food50at least 1at least 029.351×
    Jewellers & watches33at least 0011.532.1×
    Property owners & landlords322111.181.3×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics30at least 0010.481×
    Cafés & bars28at least 0at least 019.921×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics27009.432×
    Construction companies23at least 1217.470.9×
    Delivery services20at least 006.993.2×
    Off-licences & tobacconists19006.640.9×
    Souvenirs & folk art190011.881.6×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment19006.641.1×
    Household appliances17005.941.5×
    Bookshops & stationers17005.941.7×
    Warehousing & transport support17005.941×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)16005.591×
    Supermarkets & mini markets13007.691×
    Estate agents12014.191×
    Clothing & footwear120015.021.9×
    Cleaning companies12104.190.9×
    Hairdressers & beauty11103.841.6×
    Property management11103.841×
    Sporting goods11003.841.1×
    Arts, theatre & culture11at least 003.841.9×
    Flooring & tiles10003.491.5×
    Livestock & animal farming10013.491×
    Tutoring centres & schools9003.141.2×
    Car repair shops9003.141×
    Other building works9003.140.7×
    IT & software8112.801×
    Engineers7at least 002.450.7×
    Earthworks7002.450.8×
    Photographers7002.451.8×
    Concrete works7002.451.2×
    Painters & decorators7002.451×
    Spas & massage7at least 102.451.8×
    Electronics, computers & phones7002.451.1×
    Dry cleaners & laundries7102.451.9×
    Marketing, market research & PR7at least 102.451.2×
    Bakeries & patisseries6at least 005.940.9×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers6005.241×
    Electricians6003.491.1×
    Haulage companies6103.490.9×
    Travel agencies6104.890.9×
    Business consultants6at least 212.100.5×
    Taxis6002.100.6×
    Car parts & tyres6002.100.8×
    Gardening & landscaping6002.101.5×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials6002.100.9×
    Trade agents & general wholesale6003.490.8×
    Food & drink production6002.100.7×
    Machinery repair & installation6002.100.8×
    Accounting firms5112.451.6×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning5003.841×
    Solar & renewable energy5001.751.2×
    Courier companies5001.752.3×
    Architecture firms5011.751.1×
    Hardware & paint5009.781.5×
    Kiosks & convenience stores5001.752.1×
    Carpentry5002.100.8×
    Advertising agencies5001.750.9×
    Opticians5001.754.3×
    Event organisers5001.751×
    Pets & pet shops5001.751.5×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG5001.751.2×
    Printers5001.751.4×
    Electronics & computer repair5001.751.5×
    Crops & farm services5019.081×
    Petrol stations4003.492.2×
    Furniture & homeware4at least 009.081.8×
    Boat rentals4004.191×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies4006.991.2×
    Motorcycles4001.401.2×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce4009.081×
    Design: graphic, interior & product4101.403.3×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging4008.041.5×
    Car rentals3004.890.5×
    Doors & windows3002.101.1×
    Fabrics & textiles3005.241.7×
    Goldsmiths & jewellery making3002.454.8×
    Gyms0000.000×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Veterinary clinics0000.000×
    Nurseries0000.000×
    Security companies0000.000×
    Driving schools0000.00—
    Scrap metal & recycling0000.000×
    Parking & roadside assistance0000.000×
    Music & dance schools0000.000×
    Financial advisers0000.000×
    Pharmaciesat least 100at least 0.35at least 0.35
    Medical practicesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Insurance agenciesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    OPAP betting shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Car dealersat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Floristsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Psychologistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Refrigeration techniciansat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Tailors & alterationsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Olive millsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Metalworkat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Physiotherapistsat least 0at least 00at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Funeral homesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Wholesale vehicles & partsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Wholesale fuelat least 100at least 0.35at least 0.35

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    Deed prices

    Range 650–2,100 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 3% of the municipality's area; the average price applies only to that part. The official value is the zone price the state sets to calculate taxes. It is not a market price or a property valuation.

    Detached houses, commercial premises, plots, the price range and the year-on-year change are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →

    Source: Ministry of National Economy and Finance · updated 17/03/2025

    The municipality's public contracts by year

    Public contracts of Ithaca municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)98€1.3 millionSoftware package and information systems: €193 thousand
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)131€1.7 millionConstruction work: €407 thousand

    Seismic activity

    Seismic activity in the municipality: Very high.

    The level compares the municipality's seismic hazard with the rest of Greece, which is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. It says nothing about a specific building: there, its construction is what counts.

    Ground acceleration, the nearest active fault and earthquakes around an address are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many active businesses does Ithaca municipality have?

    506 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Ithaca municipality?

    The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (158), followed by "Restaurants & food" (84).

    How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Ithaca municipality?

    176.8 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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