Merichas

port · Kythnos · Cyclades

Merichas is a port on the island of Kythnos, in the Cyclades cruising area.

The nearest settlement is Merihas.

Kythnos is part of the Cyclades.

Main port of Kythnos, not to be missed.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (312°–332°).

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Beach within 300 m.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ormos Episkopis, 0.2 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.