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Municipality of Sami

Tourist municipality on the rise: 26 more companies in a year. For its 5,501 residents it has few: hairdressers.

active businesses
1,003
companies opened in 12 months
43
companies closed in 12 months
17
Apartments 202410 deeds to 30/12/2024
1,090 €/m²

"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.

Liveliness77/100LivelyTopognosia Index · #46 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterTourism & hospitality12.7× livestock12.5× hotels10.6× souvenirscompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityVery high
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Net change +26182.3 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 176.8 · 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

  • Livestock & animal farming12.7×28 businesses · 5.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Hotels & accommodation12.5×322 businesses · 58.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Souvenirs & folk art10.6×19 businesses · 3.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
  • Car rentals6.5×16 businesses · 2.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Restaurants & food4.4×114 businesses · 20.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)

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    Sectors in Sami 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 322opened19closed758.5 / 1,000 res.
    2. Restaurants & food 114opened12closed620.7 / 1,000 res.
    3. Construction companies 64opened7closedat least 211.6 / 1,000 res.
    4. Off-licences & tobacconists 45openedat least 0closedat least 08.2 / 1,000 res.
    5. Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics 39opened3closedat least 17.1 / 1,000 res.
    6. Property management 32openedat least 0closed05.8 / 1,000 res.

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

    Stands outLivestock & animal farming2.9× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyEvent organisers5 new in 12 months, 28% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Sami municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Hotels & accommodation32219779.801.5×
    Restaurants & food11412631.631.1×
    Construction companies647at least 230.361.6×
    Off-licences & tobacconists45at least 0at least 08.181.1×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics393at least 17.090.7×
    Property management32at least 005.821.5×
    Livestock & animal farming28009.632.9×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging28at least 005.091×
    Cafés & bars2712519.271×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies27at least 004.910.8×
    Bookshops & stationers24at least 1at least 04.361.2×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics23at least 114.180.9×
    Furniture & homeware20113.640.7×
    Sporting goods20113.641×
    Supermarkets & mini markets19at least 1at least 07.450.9×
    Souvenirs & folk art194at least 09.821.3×
    Event organisers18503.271.9×
    Painters & decorators17003.091.3×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment17at least 003.090.5×
    Property owners & landlords17808.911×
    Car rentals16509.821×
    Trade agents & general wholesale15at least 0at least 12.730.6×
    Bakeries & patisseries14at least 1at least 18.911.4×
    Flooring & tiles14002.541.1×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials13at least 002.361×
    Clothing & footwear124at least 17.821×
    Electricians12at least 002.730.9×
    Haulage companies12006.181.7×
    Travel agencies12at least 006.541.2×
    Earthworks12003.641.2×
    Arts, theatre & culture12at least 002.181.1×
    Advertising agencies11at least 002.001.1×
    Taxis11at least 006.361.9×
    Car parts & tyres11002.000.7×
    Boat rentals10124.181×
    Wholesale fuel10001.820.9×
    Marketing, market research & PR10101.820.9×
    Engineers9at least 0at least 03.271×
    Photographers9at least 001.641.2×
    Tutoring centres & schools8001.450.6×
    Cleaning companies8005.821.2×
    Other building works8004.911.1×
    Fabrics & textiles80at least 01.450.5×
    Household appliances8001.450.4×
    Gardening & landscaping8001.451×
    Delivery services7001.270.6×
    Hardware & paint70at least 06.180.9×
    Spas & massage7at least 001.270.9×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG7001.270.9×
    Crops & farm services7at least 006.360.7×
    IT & software6002.731×
    Doors & windows60at least 02.001×
    Florists6at least 001.091.2×
    Electronics, computers & phones6001.090.5×
    Parking & roadside assistance6001.091.6×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts6001.090.4×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers5at least 004.910.9×
    Accounting firms5000.910.6×
    Estate agents5at least 004.911.2×
    Petrol stations50at least 02.181.4×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning5at least 003.090.8×
    Car repair shops5001.820.6×
    Courier companies5000.911.2×
    Carpentry50at least 02.360.9×
    Electronics & computer repair5000.910.8×
    Food & drink production5at least 004.731.6×
    Warehousing & transport support5005.821×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)5006.361.2×
    Insurance agencies4000.730.4×
    Business consultants4at least 004.181×
    Kiosks & convenience stores4at least 001.271.5×
    Jewellers & watches4at least 0at least 07.091.3×
    Metalwork4000.731.2×
    Dry cleaners & laundries4001.451.1×
    Pharmacies3at least 001.450.8×
    Hairdressers & beauty3000.550.2×
    Concrete works3002.541.2×
    Car dealers3000.550.4×
    Opticians3000.551.3×
    Refrigeration technicians3000.550.7×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce3at least 0at least 08.731×
    Machinery repair & installation3at least 003.271.2×
    Gyms2000.360.4×
    Music & dance schools2000.361×
    Olive mills1000.180.8×
    Scrap metal & recycling1000.180.6×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Nurseries0000.000×
    Driving schools0000.00—
    Psychologists0000.000×
    Financial advisers0000.000×
    Medical practicesat least 100at least 0.18at least 0.18
    Veterinary clinicsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Solar & renewable energyat least 100at least 0.18at least 0.18
    Architecture firmsat least 300at least 0.55at least 0.55
    Security companiesat least 200at least 0.36at least 0.36
    OPAP betting shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Tailors & alterationsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Pets & pet shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Printersat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Goldsmiths & jewellery makingat least 00at least 0at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Motorcyclesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Physiotherapistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Funeral homesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Design: graphic, interior & productat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00

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    Deed prices

    Range 650–1,300 €/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.

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    1,090 €/m²

    Median apartment price per m², 2024, from 10 deeds.

    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

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    Public contracts of Sami municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)173€4.3 millionConstruction work: €2.6 million
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)262€2.6 millionBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security: €376 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 Sami municipality have?

    1,003 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Sami municipality?

    The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (439), followed by "Restaurants & food" (174).

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

    182.3 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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