Merichas has a good harbour and plenty of quay space for visiting yachts. Glide in past the ferry dock and go bows or stern-to the wall. As this is a very busy harbour and it pays to stay as far off the quay as possible to minimise the effects of the surge created by the fast ferries. 10€ a night includes water (2015) but power is not available. The Port Police are very friendly here and a useful source of information regarding the town.
Merichas is not a tourist town as such but it has a more genuine feel to it as a result. In recent years efforts have been made to spruce the place up. Once ashore you will find a number of good restaurants, bars and cafes along the waterfront. There are also several small supermarkets etc.
Merichas is a good place to start an inland tour of Kithnos island if you have the time.
Merichas does not have a decent beach but north of the harbour in the lee of Nisos AyLoukas and Ak. Kolona yachts can languish in two fantastic coves; Ormos Fikiadha and Ormos Kolona. These are two enchanting bays with a sunbaked sand causeway separating their somnolent waters. Either float free at anchor or longline to the shore for an enjoyable afternoon of sun, sand and swimming.
Of the two I prefer Ormos Kolonia and my favourite place is long lined to the northern shore near the sandbar. Moored here, any residual flurries from the meltemi are wafted over the top of the bimini and I can relax back and dreamily contemplate the days events in peace.
Both bays have simple tavernas and there is nothing quite like sipping a cold beer whilst nibbling on a scrumptious plate of mezes as your toes wiggle in the sand and the sun sets on another perfect day of your sailing adventure.