GREECE - Kolindros

Kolindros is a small rural municipality (Size (1000 m²): 124.634) in the foothills of Pieria range that is the continuation to the north of the Olympous mountain. It is consisted by five built-up areas, which are:

•       Kolindros (Seat of the Municipality)
•       Kastania
•       Ryakia
•       Livadi
•       Paliampela

Kolindros land is divided into low-land and semi-lowland. Its highest altitude is found at the district of Kastania (340 m.)

In the whole area a temperate climate prevails and is influenced by the proximity of the region with the sea.

The total population of Kolindros is approximately 6.500 inhabitants. The economically activate population reaches the number of 2.037 (38,7%) and unemployment comes to 3,5 %(with this percentage ascending according to the reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy).

The local economy relies on the primary sector (agriculture and stock rising) with limited forestall resources. The primary sector reaches the 79.1% of the activate population. In contrast the participation of the activate population in the secondary sector is small (12.3%) with a decreasing tendency and in the tertiary sector although there is a limited participation the tendency is increasing.

Nature has endowed Kolindros with a unique view that charms the visitors of this region. The panoramic view is incomparable and everyone would die to live such an experience.

Kolindros is one of the most active European municipalities of Greece and has acquired huge experience through the implementation of European programs.

Kolindros also participates in a variety of European programs of the European Budget, Greek Community Framework Support and Community Initiatives (Leader).