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Municipality of Southern Pelion

Tourist municipality on the rise: 20 more companies in a year. For its 8,274 residents it has few: hairdressers, car repair shops.

active businesses
1,187
companies opened in 12 months
32
companies closed in 12 months
12

"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.

Liveliness51/100Above averageTopognosia Index · #123 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterTourism & hospitality6.1× hotels4.7× crops3.4× restaurantscompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityHigh
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Net change +20143.5 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 77.4 · Greece 99.8

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

More than the national average

  • Hotels & accommodation6.1×238 businesses · 28.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Crops & farm services4.7×58 businesses · 7.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
  • Restaurants & food3.4×132 businesses · 16.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Supermarkets & mini markets3.1×38 businesses · 4.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
  • Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies2.2×15 businesses · 1.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8)

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    Sectors in Southern Pelion 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.

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    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 238opened17closed528.8 / 1,000 res.
    2. Restaurants & food 132opened9closedat least 116.0 / 1,000 res.
    3. Cafés & bars 63opened12closedat least 07.6 / 1,000 res.
    4. Crops & farm services 58openedat least 0closed07.0 / 1,000 res.
    5. Supermarkets & mini markets 38opened0closed04.6 / 1,000 res.
    6. Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging 36opened1closed04.4 / 1,000 res.

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

    Stands outSouvenirs & folk art10.2× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallySpas & massage5 new in 12 months, 45% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Southern Pelion municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Hotels & accommodation23817535.9014.2×
    Restaurants & food1329at least 126.353.6×
    Cafés & bars6312at least 023.213.3×
    Crops & farm services58at least 0020.302.6×
    Supermarkets & mini markets38007.371.8×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging36104.351.6×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics27at least 103.260.7×
    Bookshops & stationers26at least 103.141.8×
    Property owners & landlords26103.141.9×
    Event organisers256at least 03.025.8×
    Wholesale fuel23002.781×
    Delivery services22102.662×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics22102.661×
    Arts, theatre & culture21902.543.1×
    Construction companies20706.041.8×
    Cleaning companies19at least 102.301.4×
    Jewellers & watches19112.301.4×
    Bakeries & patisseries17at least 007.611.7×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment17002.050.5×
    Travel agencies16at least 0at least 01.935.5×
    Furniture & homeware16at least 101.930.7×
    Fabrics & textiles16101.931×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies15at least 009.912.4×
    Hardware & paint14at least 007.011.3×
    Machinery repair & installation13102.541.3×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers12105.201.7×
    Gyms12501.453.3×
    Doors & windows12001.451×
    Car parts & tyres12001.450.6×
    Boat rentals12at least 0at least 01.45—
    Sporting goods12001.451.1×
    Gardening & landscaping12001.453.3×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials12001.450.7×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning11at least 0at least 01.330.8×
    IT & software110at least 01.331.2×
    Spas & massage11501.338.3×
    Pharmacies10001.210.9×
    Car rentals100at least 01.211.5×
    Advertising agencies10101.212×
    Other building works10at least 001.210.9×
    Electricians9002.181.5×
    Taxis9001.092.3×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce9007.981×
    Clothing & footwear8100.970.3×
    Tutoring centres & schools8102.541.5×
    Property management80at least 00.971.4×
    Carpentry8001.811.6×
    Painters & decorators8000.971.8×
    Car dealers8000.971×
    Household appliances8000.970.5×
    Haulage companies7at least 003.261×
    Kiosks & convenience stores7000.851.3×
    Earthworks7at least 004.962.3×
    Electronics, computers & phones7000.850.7×
    Pets & pet shops7000.851.1×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts7000.850.4×
    Food & drink production7at least 002.901.1×
    Petrol stations6001.450.9×
    Engineers6at least 0at least 01.931.1×
    Business consultants62at least 12.421×
    Photographers6000.731.5×
    Flooring & tiles6000.731.2×
    Olive mills6000.73—
    Metalwork6at least 000.731.1×
    Accounting firms5000.600.7×
    Security companies5000.601.4×
    Parking & roadside assistance5at least 000.607.5×
    Electronics & computer repair5000.601.5×
    Trade agents & general wholesale5at least 104.111.2×
    Livestock & animal farming5002.051.2×
    Marketing, market research & PR5000.600.9×
    Hairdressers & beauty4000.730.6×
    Estate agents4at least 001.331.7×
    Car repair shops4001.090.5×
    Insurance agencies4000.971.1×
    Souvenirs & folk art4914.3510.2×
    Florists4000.971×
    Printers4000.480.8×
    Scrap metal & recycling4000.481×
    Off-licences & tobacconists3105.561.4×
    Solar & renewable energy3000.730.2×
    Concrete works3000.362×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG3at least 003.501.7×
    Dry cleaners & laundries3000.361×
    Warehousing & transport support3at least 103.501.1×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)3at least 002.781.4×
    Opticians1100.120.8×
    Financial advisers1000.122×
    Design: graphic, interior & product1100.122.2×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Driving schools0000.000×
    Refrigeration technicians0000.000×
    Tailors & alterations0000.000×
    Funeral homes0000.000×
    Medical practicesat least 200at least 0.24at least 0.24
    Veterinary clinicsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Nurseriesat least 100at least 0.12at least 0.12
    Courier companiesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Architecture firmsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    OPAP betting shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Psychologistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Goldsmiths & jewellery makingat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Motorcyclesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Music & dance schoolsat least 310at least 0.36at least 0.36
    Physiotherapistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00

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    Deed prices

    Range 600–1,250 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 4% 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.

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    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 09/01/2026

    The municipality's public contracts by year

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    Public contracts of Southern Pelion municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 31/10/2026)400€4.5 millionConstruction work: €2.3 million
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)505€5.8 millionConstruction work: €3.3 million

    Seismic activity

    Seismic activity in the municipality: 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 Southern Pelion municipality have?

    1,187 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Southern Pelion municipality?

    The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (297), followed by "Restaurants & food" (218).

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

    143.5 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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