# Ormos Panagias Beach > Ormos Panagias is a small harbor in northern Sithonia, famous among locals for its mussel farms and mussel tavernas. It is located 110 km (1 hour 40 minutes drive) from Thessaloniki, 5 km north of Metamorfosi. The beach is of moderate length, sandy with small pebbles, and has a shallow seabed. Whil ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Location | Παραλία Όρμος Παναγίας, Σιθωνία | | Area | sithonia | | Rating | 3.8 (0 reviews) | | Coordinates | 40.2342604, 23.7320324 | ## Features - sandy - free ## Description Ormos Panagias is a small harbor in northern Sithonia, famous among locals for its mussel farms and mussel tavernas. It is located 110 km (1 hour 40 minutes drive) from Thessaloniki, 5 km north of Metamorfosi. The beach is of moderate length, sandy with small pebbles, and has a shallow seabed. While it may not be one of the most stunning beaches in Sithonia in terms of beauty, it offers several advantages: a tranquil atmosphere, easy access, and top-notch gastronomy at the waterfront. The real highlight of Ormos Panagias is the 2-3 traditional mussel tavernas at the harbor, serving mussels in every possible way — steamed, saganaki, fried, mussel pie — at prices lower than anywhere else in Sithonia. A couple can enjoy a generous meal of mussels with tsipouro for 25-35 euros. From the harbor, several boats also depart for the Diaporos islands — an alternative to Sarti and Vourvourou, often with smaller groups (a more intimate experience) and slightly different routes. For swimming: decent waters, shallow, good for children. For snorkeling: moderate opportunities, better at the rocky edges of the bay. Nearby beaches if you want more options: Vourvourou beaches (15 km east), Kastro Nikiti (15 km west), Platanitsi (10 km south). The midday "recipe" for a complete Ormos Panagias experience: swim in the morning, mussels and tsipouro for lunch at a mussel taverna, relax at the harbor in the afternoon. Free parking. --- Source: Type: Beach · Halkidiki, Greece