Discover opportunities in Greece's 13 administrative regions

Regions in Greece

From north to south, 13 regions and countless opportunities

The official administrative divisions of Greece consist of 13 regions, nine on the mainland and four island groups, which are further subdivided into 74 regional units and 325 municipalities. Under the 2010 Kallikratis Plan reorganising Greece’s local and regional governments, the regions were transformed into autonomous units with greater powers over local administration and regional development.

Situated at the crossroads of three continents, Greece has a key geostrategic location that positions it as a regional hub for trade, transport and energy distribution between Europe, Asia and Africa. Combined with its mild climate and its varied landscape, Greece is also a key destination in global tourism and an important producer of diverse agricultural products.

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Crete

Top tourist destination in Europe

Voted one of Europe’s Top 5 tourist destinations

The island of Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean and a premier tourist destination.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Infrastructure and Logistics

Start-ups

South Aegean

Greece’s iconic tourist islands

The South Aegean aims to be a top global tourism destination

The islands of the South Aegean are the showcase image of Greek tourism with their white-washed villages, sunny beaches, and blue skies.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Agri-Food

Maritime

North Aegean

Leading producer of speciality F&B products

Northeastern Aegean island chain with tourism and agricultural potential

Located off the coast of Asia Minor, the five major islands of the North Aegean offer strong potential in tourism, F&B products, and renewable energy.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Infrastructure and Logistics

Agri-Food

Ionian Islands

Accounts for 10 percent of Greece’s tourism receipts

Prime tourism destination for European visitors

Located off the west coast of Greece, the Ionian Islands draw more than 3 million visitors a year.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Infrastructure and Logistics

Energy

Peloponnese

Leading agricultural producer of olives and wines

Leading food producer with growing tourism potential

The Peloponnese is the third largest region of Greece by land area with a varied geography of mountains and fertile plains.

Regional Opportunities

Agri-Food

Tourism

Infrastructure and Logistics

Western Greece

Gateway to Western Europe

Agriculture and tourism are main economic drivers

Western Greece, via the port of Patras, is seen as Greece’s gateway to markets in western Europe.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Agri-Food

Energy

Attica

Ranks 1st in doing in business in Greece

Attica accounts for almost half of Greece’s national economy

Located in central Greece, Attica is the country’s commercial and cultural hub, the seat of government, and home to almost 40% of the population and 50% of economic activity.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Infrastructure and Logistics

Real Estate

Central Greece

Ranks 1st in wind power

Leader in food processing and light manufacturing

The second largest region in terms of land area, Central Greece is home to much of the country’s light industry and has excellent transport links to Greece’s major city and capital, Athens, to its south.

Regional Opportunities

Agri-Food

Energy

Tourism

Thessaly

Leading agricultural producer of olives and wines

Greece’s leading agricultural region and major food exporter

Located in central Greece, Thessaly is sometimes referred to as the “breadbasket” of Greece and is well connected with the country’s two major metropolitan areas.

Regional Opportunities

Agri-Food

Tourism

Energy

Epirus

Leading producer of dairy products

Major dairy and livestock producer, with a scenic mountain landscape

Located in the northwest corner of Greece, Epirus is one of the country’s most sparsely populated regions.

Regional Opportunities

Agri-Food

Tourism

Energy

Western Macedonia

Major power producer in Greece

Leading producer of thermoelectric power with 4,108 MW of installed capacity

Located in northern Greece, Western Macedonia is Greece’s smallest and least-developed region

Regional Opportunities

Energy

Human Capital

Tourism

Central Macedonia

Gateway to the Balkans

A diversified economy and home to Greece’s second largest port

Central Macedonia dominates the economy of northern Greece, acting as a gateway to the Balkans, while its capital city, Thessaloniki, is the country’s second most important commercial centre.

Regional Opportunities

Tourism

Energy

Agri-Food

Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Natural gas hub for Southeastern Europe

Regional energy and transport hub

Located in the northeast of the country, the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is emerging as an energy and transport hub for Southeast Europe.

Regional Opportunities

Energy

Mining

Tourism

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