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Municipality of Sfakia

Sfakia municipality has 431 active businesses.

active businesses
431
companies opened in 12 months
10
companies closed in 12 months
at least 1

"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.

CharacterTourism & hospitality & Agricultural production23.7× livestock10.5× hotels6.9× restaurantscompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityVery high
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215.3 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 118.9 · 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

  • Livestock & animal farming23.7×19 businesses · 9.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Hotels & accommodation10.5×99 businesses · 49.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Restaurants & food6.9×65 businesses · 32.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Crops & farm services5.3×16 businesses · 8.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
  • Construction companies3.6×20 businesses · 10.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 2.8)

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    Sectors in Sfakia 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 99opened4closed049.5 / 1,000 res.
    2. Restaurants & food 65opened3closed032.5 / 1,000 res.
    3. Construction companies 20opened8closed010.0 / 1,000 res.
    4. Livestock & animal farming 19openedat least 0closed09.5 / 1,000 res.
    5. Off-licences & tobacconists 17opened0closed08.5 / 1,000 res.
    6. Crops & farm services 16opened0closed08.0 / 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 farming12.7× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyConstruction companies8 new in 12 months, 27% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Sfakia municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Hotels & accommodation994073.434.5×
    Restaurants & food653049.954.2×
    Construction companies208014.991.7×
    Livestock & animal farming19at least 0045.4512.7×
    Off-licences & tobacconists17008.491.5×
    Crops & farm services160041.461.6×
    Souvenirs & folk art14006.991.5×
    Cafés & bars13at least 0027.973.3×
    Supermarkets & mini markets130016.482.7×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers12005.991.6×
    Bakeries & patisseries11008.491.8×
    Hardware & paint11005.491×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies10005.001.1×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce10at least 0117.981.8×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts10005.001.9×
    Travel agencies80at least 04.001.5×
    Furniture & homeware8004.000.9×
    Taxis8004.002.4×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment8004.001×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials8004.001.7×
    Food & drink production8008.492.5×
    Solar & renewable energy7003.501.4×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics7003.500.9×
    Trade agents & general wholesale7003.501×
    Property owners & landlords7103.500.8×
    Petrol stations6003.002.4×
    Haulage companies6003.001.1×
    Business consultants6003.001×
    Parking & roadside assistance6003.005.7×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)6003.000.8×
    Tutoring centres & schools5002.501.1×
    Cleaning companies5002.501.3×
    Earthworks5102.501×
    Other building works5102.501×
    Pets & pet shops5002.502.7×
    Bookshops & stationers5002.501×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics5002.500.4×
    Jewellers & watches4002.000.6×
    Flooring & tiles4002.001.1×
    Car dealers4003.002.3×
    Wholesale fuel4002.001.1×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning3001.500.6×
    Delivery services3001.500.8×
    Car rentals3005.991.7×
    Carpentry3001.500.8×
    Car parts & tyres3001.500.6×
    Concrete works3001.501.2×
    Boat rentals3005.9910×
    Fabrics & textiles3001.500.6×
    Sporting goods3001.500.8×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG3001.501.3×
    Arts, theatre & culture3001.501×
    Courier companies1000.500.9×
    Architecture firms1000.500.8×
    Financial advisers1000.503.4×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Veterinary clinics0000.00—
    Accounting firms0000.000×
    Nurseries0000.000×
    Electricians0000.000×
    Insurance agencies0000.000×
    OPAP betting shops0000.000×
    Opticians0000.000×
    Driving schools0000.000×
    Psychologists0000.000×
    Refrigeration technicians0000.000×
    Event organisers0000.000×
    Tailors & alterations0000.000×
    Olive mills0000.000×
    Metalwork0000.000×
    Printers0000.000×
    Scrap metal & recycling0000.000×
    Dry cleaners & laundries0000.000×
    Physiotherapists0000.000×
    Funeral homes0000.000×
    Electronics & computer repair0000.000×
    Design: graphic, interior & product0000.000×
    Marketing, market research & PR0000.000×
    Pharmaciesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Hairdressers & beautyat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Gymsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Medical practicesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Estate agentsat least 100at least 0.50at least 0.50
    Clothing & footwearat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Car repair shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Engineersat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    IT & softwareat least 100at least 0.50at least 0.50
    Property managementat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Security companiesat least 100at least 0.50at least 0.50
    Kiosks & convenience storesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Advertising agenciesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Photographersat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Doors & windowsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Painters & decoratorsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Floristsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Spas & massageat least 100at least 0.50at least 0.50
    Electronics, computers & phonesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Household appliancesat 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 100at least 0.50at least 0.50
    Gardening & landscapingat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Machinery repair & installationat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packagingat least 200at least 1.00at least 1.00
    Warehousing & transport supportat least 100at least 0.50at least 0.50

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    Deed prices

    Range 550–800 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 1% 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.

    We don't publish deed prices for this municipality: each property type needs at least 10 deeds in a year, and that isn't reached here.

    The municipality's public contracts by year

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    Public contracts of Sfakia municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)81€736 thousandConstruction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus): €165 thousand
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)136€2.0 millionConstruction work: €954 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 Sfakia municipality have?

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

    Which sector has the most businesses in Sfakia municipality?

    The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (147), followed by "Restaurants & food" (100).

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

    215.3 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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