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Telegraph
4 days ago
- Telegraph
The 10 best things to do in Santorini
Santorini might be renowned for sultry sunsets but there's a lot more to this madly picturesque island which has been a magnet for tourists since the 1970s. Often mooted as a possible inspiration for the mythic sunken city of Atlantis, the volcanic windswept southern tip is home to some of the island's most striking black- and red-sand beaches, while the centre has quirky museums, tiny hamlets and family-run wineries. Santorini's better-known northern half is home to striking white villages perched on the crater's black flanks that descend in a sheer swoop to the deep blue Aegean Sea: a visual feast. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best things to do in Santorini. Find out more below, or for more Santorini inspiration, see our guides to the island's best hotels restaurants, bars, and beaches. Find things to do by type: Best free things to do Watch the sunset at Oia Seek out the best view The most popular spot amongst the crumbled remains of Oia's Venetian castle high above the caldera gets busy, especially in summer, so get there at least two hours ahead of time if you want a spot to see the sun set in a blaze of glory over the caldera, rather than a forest of selfie sticks. Insider tip: For sunsets that are just as spectacular but without the jostling crowds, make a beeline for the neighbouring village of Imerovigli, sometimes called the 'balcony of the Aegean' because it sits at the caldera rim's highest point. Kalderimi hiking trail Loop along the caldera's rim Eschew buses, cars and donkeys fighting for a place along Oia's narrow roads and follow the kalderimi hiking trail. Not for the faint of heart, this cobbled path loops along the caldera's rim for some 10km (6 miles) from Theotokopoulos square behind the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral in Fira, to Oia's Profitis Elias church, via the high flung hamlets of Firostefani and Imerovigli. Insider tip: The path is uneven and steep in places so allow four or five hours if you want to hike the entire route, take plenty of water, and beat the crowds by heading out at dawn or in the late afternoon. Skaros Rock Hike to the top of Imerovigli Incredibly, this wind-worn rock near Imerovigli was once a settlement of 200 homes along with a mediaeval castle, but the dwellings were abandoned over the centuries and now there's nothing left. It's a stiff hike to reach this rocky spur jutting out over the caldera's edge beneath Imerovigli but it's worth it for dizzy views over the crater to sister island Thirassia beyond. Insider's tip: The blue-domed chapel of Panagia Theoskepasti seemingly hovering in thin air above the deep blue Aegean Sea is the one that stars in all those flying dress Instagram photoshoots. Best for families Caldera boat cruise Explore the volcanic crater Views of the caldera from above may be spectacular, but taking a boat into the centre of the world's only sunken volcanic crater is equally awe inspiring. The half-day cruise – which includes stop-offs to swim in hot springs and a visit to Palea Kameni, the volcano's blackened heart – ends with a glass of bubbly and sunset views from Ammoudi's taverna-lined bay. Insider tip: For a more authentic trip join local fishermen as they set out at sunset to haul up their nets and set their lobster pots. This fascinating three-hour tour ends with a brine-fresh fish supper prepared from the day's catch ( Santorini's beaches Discover coves and crystal-clear water After a long day's sightseeing, Santorini's beaches are the perfect place to cool off. Backed by Mesa Vouno, the island's highest mountain, Perissa and neighbouring Perivolos share a 7km stretch of black-sand beach. For something more secluded seek out White Beach whose coves lined with chalk-coloured pebbles and peacock-blue waters are best reached by boat. Insider tip: Although it's tempting to dive into Red Beach's ochre pebble-strewn strand, landslides are frequent here. Err on the side of caution and swim elsewhere. Best for culture The Museum of Prehistoric Thera Discover the island's history Plunge deep into the history of this volcanic island that was formed by one of the world's most powerful volcanic explosions known to date. Best visited before a trip to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, the Museum of Prehistoric Thera houses those vivid Minoan frescoes, while the smaller archaeological museum showcases a hotchpotch of ancient artefacts ranging from Cycladic statues to ceramics. Insider tip: In the cool gloom of a 19th-century cave house, the Ligonis Folklore museum's quirky collection of antique furnishings and family heirlooms offer a deep dive into more modern times; as do sea-themed exhibits at Greek artist Giorgos Kypris' Mati Gallery close by. The Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri Turn back the clock Although no bodies were found buried under the lava and ash, the Cycladic Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri, which was destroyed by a mega-earthquake in c.1600 BC, is widely known as 'the Greek Pompeii'. Strolling through this beautifully conserved site and its alleys lined with near-intact two-storey houses, workshops and walls covered in colourful frescoes is like stepping back in time. Insider tip: Sweet-toothed travellers should stop off at the Family Bakery in Megalochori on the way to Akrotiri to buy melitinia (sweet cheese pie) and kopania (raisin rolls) to enjoy – along with breathtaking views – at Akrotiri's clifftop 19th-century lighthouse. Best for local lifestyle Santorini Wine Tour Visit the local vineyards Grown close to the ground in a nest-like kouloura (named for Thessaloniki's famed koulouri bread rings), Santorini's grapes have been used to produce the island's unique wines since Minoan times. From Venetsanos' cliff-perched winery to the cool cave cellars of Gavalas, the island's oldest producer, sip the syrupy-sweet dessert wine vinsanto and more along the island's way-marked wine route. Insider tip: To avoid drinking and driving, local experts at the Santorini Wine Tour lead half-day guided excursions along the winding vine-fringed, hamlet-studded wine route, with tips from an expert sommelier, a wine pairing session and visits to three different producers. Visit Thirassia Travel back in time on Santorini's sister island Locals will tell you that Thirassia is like Santorini 50 years ago. Make the 10-minute boat taxi hop from Ammoudi bay to Riva's tiny port where you can judge for yourself as you lounge on near-deserted beaches, climb to Manolas – the island's high flung capital (which is like a miniature version of Fira) – or visit villages strewn with abandoned cave houses. Insider tip: Learn more about the history of Santorini's sister island on a guided hiking tour with local company Santorini Experts. Visit local villages Venture beyond the tourist trail If you're keen to soak up a slice of authentic local life, turn your back on the island's crowded caldera and seek out the smaller villages inland. Steep-streeted Pyrgos village is favoured by foodies, who flock here to enjoy mezedes in dozens of tavernas lining the hamlet's car-free cobbled paths, while Messaria's ancient cave houses and mansions are a magnet for history lovers. Insider tip: Visit ancient Greek music lovers Argie and Giannis at Symposium, a workshop in an old kanaves cave winery where Giannis makes ancient Greek instruments and plays them in live shows. How we choose Every attraction and activity in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets and styles, from world-class museums to family-friendly theme parks – to best suit every type of traveller. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up to date recommendations. About our expert Based in Greece for more than a decade, Heidi Fuller-Love is Telegraph Travel's Santorini expert. Endlessly wowed by those captivating caldera views, she loves visiting in winter when she has the famed volcanic island all to herself.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Insiders Allege Christine Baumgartner's Upcoming Wedding Will Be the Opposite of Her & Kevin Costner's
While Kevin Costner's ex-wife Christine Baumgartner's engagement ring from Josh O'Connor is quite similar to the one Costner gave her once upon a time, there is something else fans noticed. As she gears up for her wedding with Connor, insiders are spilling the details. Insiders told DailyMail that Baumgartner and Connor are planning to have a small wedding ceremony in Hawaii. 'Top of the list is Christine's favorite place, the [Four Seasons] Hualalai Resort on the Big Island [of Hawaii]. They both love the water, the beach, and watching the sunset. A sunset wedding is a possibility,' they hinted. More from SheKnows Kevin Costner Responds to Lawsuit Over an Unscripted Rape Scene in Horizon 2 Now, this is wildly different from her first wedding to Costner. Back in 2004, Baumgartner and Costner wed in a Western-themed ceremony on Costner's 160-acre ranch in Aspen, Colorado. Costner arrived in a horse-drawn carriage, and Baumgartner arrived in a vintage green truck. It was also a star-studded affair with stars like Tim Allen, Don Johnson, Bruce Willis, and more in attendance at the 300-plus guest-packed wedding. It was also a multiple-day affair with a welcome barbecue and a softball game, according to Business Insider. For those who don't know, Costner and Baumgartner divorced in 2024 after nearly 20 years together, but continue to co-parent their three children named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Soon after their divorce, Baumgartner started dating Connor (However, Costner alleged there was an overlap between their relationship and her new one). Now, Baumgartner and Connor allegedly met through their daughters, both 13 at the time, who are close friends, but Connor and Costner were pals beforehand. Since then, they were seen on vacations, and Baumgartner allegedly moved closer to Connor. And now, they're engaged. Insiders told DailyMail that Costner learned about the engagement in an unexpected way. 'Kevin said he felt sucker-punched when his kids told him about the marriage proposal. He said he would have preferred to have heard it straight from Christine, but either way, it still feels like betrayal even after all this time,' the pal alleged to the outlet. 'He just celebrated his birthday, thank God they waited at least a week to make the announcement.'Best of SheKnows 27 Celebrity Moms Who've Opened Up About Their Plastic Surgery 16 of the Steamiest Movie Sex Scenes With Older Women & Younger Men All the Men Marilyn Monroe Reportedly Had Relationships With Throughout Her Short Life
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ashley Roberts wears a white bikini and takes a dip in the sea as she shares activities that 'bring her joy' after sparking breakup rumours
Ashley Roberts wore a white bikini and took a dip in the sea as she shared a series of activities that 'bring her joy' on Tuesday. The radio presenter, 43, sparked concern amongst fans about her relationship with boyfriend George Rollinson, 25, after offering heartbreak advice last week. In another update shared to Instagram, she uploaded a clip as she did some yoga, rode a bike and watched the sunset on the beach. Ashley wrote: 'Reminder! Do something for yourself today that brings you JOY.' Last week, the former Pussycat Doll, who earlier this month enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway with her boyfriend, shared tips on how to overcome upset. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. While sat on a beach Ashley shared breathing techniques with her followers, which she said was a great way to 'open up your heart' to welcome in new love as concerned fans rushed to the comments. Alongside the clip the singer, who has been dating George since November 2023, penned: 'To all my hunnis feeling the sting of heartbreak right now — I feel you, I see you, I love you. Take 30 seconds. Breathe. Check in with yourself. 'If you're feeling okay, carry on. If not, pause. Be gentle with yourself. You're not alone. I'm breathing with you. You got this'. Worried fans wrote: 'You can't be going through heartache princess': 'Wait ur not a single pringle now': So beautiful sweetheart hope you're well': 'Sending love'. MailOnline have contacted Ashley's reps for comment. Last year Ashley gushed to MailOnline that she was in a 'happy place' and said: 'It's really nice to be in a relationship that's kind and thoughtful and supportive and we have fun'. She explained that while online dating works for a lot of people she and George met through mutual friends and their relationship 'came about naturally'. 'It was an unexpected thing, we met, and I was having a good time and living my best life, enjoying it and I was like "this is someone quite special" - I'm in a happy place'. Earlier this month the couple looked happier than ever as they were spotted on a date night at swanky London restaurant Sexy Fish. She flashed a huge smile as she sweetly held hands with George as they strolled together. Artist George has previously collaborated with boxer Francis Ngannou for his fight against Tyson Fury, decorating the Cameroonian's boots with his own designs and has created elaborate pieces for the likes of celebrity clients Drake and Anthony Joshua. The singer recently gave an insight into her love life and revealed why she prefers dating Brits over American men. In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Ashley said she feels like an 'adopted Brit' after moving to London from the US in 2012 after her appearance on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. She admitted she could never imagine dating a man from the US now because they're 'overwhelming'. She said: 'Yes, George is British. It's funny because I have been here so long that when I go back to the States, I'm much more aware of the differences… 'American men are, I feel bad saying this, but they're overwhelming, they are too much. I'm like, you need to calm down. 'I think because I grew up in that culture, I didn't necessarily think anything different but now I've lived here for so long and I've dated in the past, many years ago, European men... 'But I don't even imagine myself dating an American guy now. They have a different approach. Even in places like Vegas it's all around you that kind of testosterone.' Ashley, who's originally from Phoenix, Arizona, says she is thankful to have settled down in Britain and after The Pussycat Dolls went their separate ways in 2010.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Aurora visibility opportunities in WV? And a big summer-like pattern change ahead!
Tonight features mostly clear skies, which will look a bit hazy with smoke visible in the sky from Canadian wildfires. That should create a really nice sunset tonight! With a northwest breeze that will wane in intensity as the night progresses and clouds continuing to thin out, temperatures will plummet, as we fall back to around 40 degrees. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Nicholas and Pocahontas counties tonight where temperatures in the sheltered valley spots could dip close to freezing. A geomagnetic storm is expected to transpire beginning tonight, which could allow for faint aurora viewing after dark. Your best bet to see the aurora is with your phone after dark, since their lenses are more sensitive to light than our eyes. It's always hard to tell exactly how good of a shot at viewing there will be until the event is right before us, but it's a close enough call to where I'd at least go out and check if you're interested. The University of Alaska-Fairbanks is not forecasting the best scenario for our region, but other groups have forecasted better conditions. Good luck! Sunday provides plenty of sunshine as high pressure eases toward the region from Canada. It'll reach the Great Lakes by Sunday and keep that light northerly breeze around, which will keep temperatures below normal for this time of year in the upper 60s. It will be a stunning wrap to the weekend – don't forget about the sunscreen with the UV Index running high – and remaining high in the days to come as we enter a dry period for the region that will last several days. We will have yet another chilly night overnight, as mostly clear skies and a light breeze drops us down into the low to mid 40s. Monday continues the sunny pattern. By the afternoon, high pressure will be just to our west toward Cincinnati – so we will have a westerly flow, which is still a wind flow that will keep temperatures from jumping up much from Sunday as highs reach the low 70s. Tuesday sees temperatures jump about ten degrees for highs as high pressure shifts to our east. That will enable a southeasterly breeze to kick in, which is a warm and dry air flow. As a result, we will see high temperatures jump all the way up into the low 80s. These 80s are here to stay for a bit! Wednesday has a shot at becoming the hottest day of the year so far – Beckley's warmest temperature so far is 84 degrees, and we will make a run into the mid 80s with partly sunny skies and southeasterly wind dragging warmer and dry air into the region once again. What makes a storm a hurricane? The dangers across 5 categories Thursday sees a bit of humidity return to the region along with the aforementioned heat, as we see our wind direction begin to change and arrive from the southwest, dragging moist air from the Gulf out ahead of our next system. Once again, high temperatures should have no problem reaching the mid 80s, with a few towns in our western counties likely flirting with 90 degrees on the bank thermometers. Friday sees a slow-moving cold front approach the region by the afternoon, which will provide the risk for a few scattered showers and storms. There should still be plenty of dry time during the day, but our weather will become more unsettled the later the day goes. A combination of heat, humidity and marginally unstable air will allow for a few thunderstorms to pop up. Though the severe weather risk overall is low – a strong wind gust or two can't be ruled out, with highs in the low 80s. Tick that can cause meat allergy may be spreading: What to know Saturday will be an unsettled day with scattered showers and storms likely as an area of low pressure moves along the aforementioned front that will still be near the region. As a result, the day looks to provide a few chances for storms with highs dipping back into the mid 70s with the abundant clouds and showers that will be expected. Looking ahead in your extended forecast, there is no real sign of any big cooldown. Scattered showers will be possible still on Sunday as Saturday's system remains close by to our south. We should dry out on Monday and Tuesday before the risk for rain looks to return by Wednesday. High temperatures will remain in the 70s and low 80s. TONIGHTMostly clear and cold! Lows around sunny. Nice day! Highs in the upper sunny. Highs in the low sunny. Warm! Highs in the low sunny. Summer-like! Highs in the mid sunny. Hot and becoming humid. Highs in the mid afternoon storms. Highs in the low and storms likely. Highs in the mid and storms mainly south. Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the upper sunny. Highs near 80. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Condé Nast Traveler
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
A Vibrant Craft Scene in Toyama Is Luring Travelers Off of Japan's Well-Traveled Golden Route
This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant street-food culture to traditional wellness. Read more here. I recently experienced the most memorable sunset of my life, not on a beach in Santorini but on a hilltop in rural Toyama, Japan. As the sun dipped behind forested hills into the Sea of Japan, the vast Tonami Plain spread out below me, sunlight dancing on its patchwork of flooded rice paddies, as large, gabled farmhouses were thrown into silhouette against the orange sky. This extraordinary landscape of scattered villages—known as the sankyo-son—is nestled on a 18-mile plain between the 10,000-foot Northern Alps and the 3,000-feet-deep Toyama Bay. Its 7,000 or so farmsteads, each with their own fields and 'house forests' of cedar and zelkova, are a unique feature of Toyama—a place where culture is deeply entwined with the land. Homeware brand Nousaku was the first to create products made of 100% tin, an innovation driven by its fifth-generation female CEO. Koizumi Studio Nowhere is this connection more apparent than in Toyama's craft culture, which has become a draw for visitors, like me, venturing off the east coast Golden Route into the 'real' Japan. Spanning mingei folk craft, woodcarving, metal casting, ceramics, lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) and glassmaking, Toyama's galleries and artisan workshops are spread throughout the prefecture. To explore them, the place to start is Toyama City, at Kengo Kuma's eye-catching Toyama Glass Art Museum. You can be delivered there from Tokyo in around two hours via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, whose drivers' cab windows are, appropriately, crafted in Toyama technical glass. With its granite, glass, and aluminium façade inspired by nearby Mount Tateyama—one of Japan's three holy mountains—the museum is a short walk from the station and Toyama Castle. A celebration of Toyama's glass industry, it showcases post-1950s glasswork and includes a permanent exhibition by Dale Chihuly, created in collaboration with Toyama glassmakers. Take the tram, or a sightseeing boat along the Fugan Canal, from the city to the coast, to Iwase, once an important port town on the kitamae trade route between Hokkaido and Osaka. Depopulated and dilapidated in recent decades, its compact historic center has been revitalized by local sake magnate Ryuichiro Masuda and is now home to restaurants, studios, and galleries of artisans such as glass craftsman Taizo Yasuda and fine wood sculptor Tsutomu Iwasaki, who hails from nearby Inami—Japan's most famous wood-carving town. Don't miss the gallery of cutting-edge ceramicist Gaku Shakunaga, whose tableware is seen in Michelin-starred dining rooms such as three-star SingleThread in California. An artisan at Suzugami workshop applies a rare hail pattern. Courtesy of Mizu to Takumi Yoshinori Shimatani's traditional wooden tools hang in his Toyama studio. Courtesy of Mizu to Takumi Heading west, Takaoka is the heart of Toyama's metal-casting industry which was centered around Kanaya-machi, a district that retains many well-preserved wholesaler and artisan houses from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries. Bronze makers thrived there, producing artifacts for Buddhist temples. One such is Shimatani Shouryu, makers of handcrafted orin (bowl gongs) and singing bowls since 1909. Visitors to their workshop can try hammering their own small paper-like tin plate called a suzugami. Meanwhile, bronze workshop Momentum Factory Orii has pivoted to creating lighting and interior accessories (clocks, vases, tableware) with patinated copper.
