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Municipality of Skopelos

Tourist municipality on the rise: 38 more companies in a year.

active businesses
1,068
companies opened in 12 months
47
companies closed in 12 months
9

"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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Net change +38236.4 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 77.4 · 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

  • Hotels & accommodation14.5×308 businesses · 68.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
  • Souvenirs & folk art12.9×19 businesses · 4.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
  • Car rentals8.4×17 businesses · 3.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Carpentry6.7×15 businesses · 3.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
  • Restaurants & food4.6×97 businesses · 21.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)

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    Sectors in Skopelos 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 308opened18closedat least 368.2 / 1,000 res.
    2. Restaurants & food 97opened12closed121.5 / 1,000 res.
    3. Cafés & bars 55opened12closed112.2 / 1,000 res.
    4. Off-licences & tobacconists 38opened8closed08.4 / 1,000 res.
    5. Jewellers & watches 27openedat least 0closed06.0 / 1,000 res.
    6. Perfumeries & cosmetics 24openedat least 1closedat least 05.3 / 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 Skopelos municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Hotels & accommodation30818at least 386.9934.5×
    Restaurants & food9712138.515.3×
    Cafés & bars5512130.544.3×
    Off-licences & tobacconists38808.412.1×
    Jewellers & watches27at least 005.983.7×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics24at least 1at least 05.312×
    Bakeries & patisseries21at least 0at least 011.732.7×
    Estate agents20204.435.8×
    Souvenirs & folk art19at least 219.5222.4×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging19at least 104.211.6×
    Clothing & footwear18at least 108.412.8×
    Supermarkets & mini markets17408.852.1×
    Construction companies171129.522.9×
    Car rentals17at least 128.6310.9×
    Trade agents & general wholesale16013.541×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers15at least 005.091.7×
    Haulage companies15007.082.2×
    Delivery services15003.322.5×
    Business consultants15at least 103.321.4×
    Carpentry15at least 005.755.1×
    Sporting goods15103.322.4×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG14at least 003.101.5×
    Accounting firms13at least 002.883.6×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce134010.621.4×
    Wholesale fuel13at least 002.881.1×
    Electricians12003.982.7×
    Event organisers12at least 112.665.1×
    Machinery repair & installation12002.661.4×
    Hairdressers & beauty11at least 0at least 02.431.9×
    Hardware & paint11at least 009.961.9×
    Taxis10002.214.7×
    Parking & roadside assistance10002.2127.6×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts10at least 002.211×
    Petrol stations9at least 001.991.3×
    Car parts & tyres9at least 001.990.8×
    Boat rentals9at least 116.86—
    Engineers8at least 004.652.6×
    Travel agencies8at least 016.4218.3×
    Electronics, computers & phones8001.771.4×
    Livestock & animal farming8001.771.1×
    Property owners & landlords8728.635.2×
    Property management7213.765.5×
    Earthworks7004.872.2×
    Metalwork7at least 001.552.3×
    Dry cleaners & laundries7at least 001.554.2×
    Crops & farm services7007.751×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning6002.881.7×
    Painters & decorators6001.332.5×
    Household appliances6005.532.8×
    Motorcycles6001.333×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials6001.330.6×
    Marketing, market research & PR6001.332×
    Tutoring centres & schools5102.211.3×
    Car repair shops5at least 003.541.6×
    Solar & renewable energy5001.110.3×
    IT & software5001.991.8×
    Kiosks & convenience stores5at least 002.213.3×
    Photographers5001.994.1×
    Flooring & tiles5at least 001.111.8×
    Florists5001.111.1×
    Printers5001.111.9×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment5005.751.4×
    Food & drink production5404.211.7×
    Arts, theatre & culture5101.111.4×
    Insurance agencies4000.891×
    Cleaning companies4at least 005.093.1×
    Courier companies4000.891.4×
    Architecture firms4000.891.6×
    Doors & windows4002.661.9×
    Car dealers4000.890.9×
    Fabrics & textiles4103.762×
    Goldsmiths & jewellery making4000.893.5×
    Electronics & computer repair4000.892.3×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics4at least 1010.402.3×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)4at least 003.321.7×
    Pharmacies3001.991.5×
    Furniture & homeware3at least 007.532.5×
    Other building works3at least 003.322.3×
    Tailors & alterations3000.663.1×
    Pets & pet shops3000.660.9×
    Bookshops & stationers3at least 003.101.8×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies3at least 007.971.9×
    Warehousing & transport support3407.082.2×
    Music & dance schools1100.221×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Security companies0000.000×
    Financial advisers0000.000×
    Gymsat least 100at least 0.22at least 0.22
    Medical practicesat least 100at least 0.22at least 0.22
    Veterinary clinicsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Nurseriesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Advertising agenciesat least 100at least 0.22at least 0.22
    Concrete worksat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    OPAP betting shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Spas & massageat least 310at least 0.66at least 0.66
    Opticiansat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Driving schoolsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Psychologistsat least 100at least 0.22at least 0.22
    Refrigeration techniciansat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Olive millsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Scrap metal & recyclingat least 100at least 0.22at least 0.22
    Physiotherapistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Funeral homesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Gardening & landscapingat 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 750–1,700 €/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 Skopelos municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 31/10/2026)77€1.6 millionConstruction work: €575 thousand
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)87€5.4 millionConstruction work: €4.1 million

    The municipality's bodies

    New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.

    Contracts of the bodies of Skopelos municipality
    BodyContractsAmount
    ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΣΚΟΠΕΛΟΥ38€463 thousand
    ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΣΚΟΠΕΛΟΥ42€392 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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many active businesses does Skopelos municipality have?

    1,068 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Skopelos municipality?

    The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (393), followed by "Restaurants & food" (174).

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

    236.4 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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