SIR ANDY MURRAY revealed he bought a Ferrari after briefly splitting up with his wife Kim – then immediately got stopped by the police.

The two-time Wimbledon champion married Kim in 2015 – ten years after they started dating.

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But they briefly split up in 2008, though, before rekindling their romance and Murray got down on one knee to propose in 2014.

However, speaking on his recent tour, the former world No1 opened up about the difficult period – and how he responded by unexpectedly splashing out on a supercar.

As reported by The Telegraph, Murray said: “I bought a Ferrar.

“I called it Barry the Ferrari.

“I thought it was cool, but it didn’t last very long.

“The first day I took it out to drive, it got pulled over by the police because the insurance hadn’t cleared.

“I got rid of it over a couple of months, because it wasn’t really me.”

Kim has been a constant support of Murray throughout his career and was a regular in his box through his many rollercoaster rides on Centre Court and around the world.

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She hit the headlines at the 2015 Australian Open when she was spotted calling Tomas Berdych a “Czech flash f***”.

Kim then turned up at her man’s next match wearing a jumper reading “Parental Advisory: Explicit Content”.

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And her potty mouth seems to remain in full flight.

Murray – who has four kids with Kim – shared a story of what happened when Kim was looking after four-year-old Lola recently.

He added: “At one of the shows we did a few nights ago, I messaged her during the half-time interval, asking, ‘Is everyone OK?’

“She replied, ‘It has been a f***ing shambles.

“Lola’s being a t**t. Hope the show’s going better than this.”

And Kim herself did not shy away from her reputation, chipping in that her husband “is playing so much f***ing golf” after retiring from tennis last year.

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TAKE a look at the “well located” three bed pad that’s a “fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers” on the Irish market for €195,000.

The property is located in Lisduggan, Waterford City.

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This mid terraced home is a three-bedroom, two-bath that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners.

It comes fully furbished so buyers can move in straight away.

The house listing reads: “An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located three-bedroom mid-terrace property in the popular Central Avenue area of Lisduggan, Waterford.

“This property offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking a conveniently located home close to key amenities.”

It includes a substantial modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers.

This stunning kitchen has wooden flooring and is fully fitted with navy cabinets, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house.

The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, restaurants, public transport and a host of other amenities nearby.

Along with being minutes from Waterford city centre, Tramore beach and Portlaw are each within a 20 minute drive away from this fabulous property.

The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for families.

Located in a sought after residential area, the family home extends to 78 square metres and has a spacious back garden.

When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with wooden flooring and plenty of storage room under the stairs.

A spacious living room is situated at the front of the home, and it features a fireplace, lots of storage space and wooden flooring.

This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere.

There is one bathroom in this family home and it is fully-tiled and includes a wash hand basin and a toilet.

First floor offerings

Moving upstairs, there is a spacious and modern landing with carpet flooring.

On the property’s first floor there are three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with wooden flooring, natural light and plenty of storage space.

The second bedroom is spacious and features views overlooking the garden, along with wooden flooring and wardrobes, and could fit a king-size bed.

The home’s third bedroom is a modern single room that features plenty of storage space and natural light.

The back garden is also a major bonus to buying this home.

Along with featuring a garden shed, it comes with ample space and greenery.

The home is listed by Barry Murphy Auctioneers and on daft.ie.

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PART of the M1 motorway has been shut following a serious collision, sparking delays for thousands of drivers.

The crash took place on the major route southbound between Junctions 41 and 40 near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, leading to the road’s closure.

At first, both carriageways had been closed, although National Highways said the northbound side had since reopened.

The road agency said the southbound carriageway is likely to remain shut for several hours as investigation work takes place.

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WORTH a rumoured £10 million there’s no doubt that Emma Raducanu is one of the world’s most eligible bachlelorettes.

And the rumour mill was rife ahead of Wimbledon this year with insiders joking the 22-year-old was being ‘fought over’ by two fellow players.

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Nick Kyrgios jokingly claimed Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper were ‘fighting over’ Raducanu.

However, the tennis ace had previously denied any romantic involvement with her doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz, claiming they are ‘just good friends.’

Besides Emma certainly has more important things to focus on than romantic relationships.

At the age of 18 Emma made sporting history when she became the youngest British player to win a Grand Slam title at the US Open.

Now 22, the tennis powerhouse is worth an estimated £10 million according to Forbes making her a seriously eligible bachelorette with a very glam lifestyle.

And it seems that solo time is where the star’s priorities lie as she has previously described herself as a lone wolf.

Here Fabulous looks inside the world of Britain’s most independent tennis player…

ONLY CHILD

Emma is the only child of her parents Renee and Ion Raducanu. 

The family moved to Bromley, South East London from their home in Canada and Emma credits her parents with keeping her focused on her training.

In an interview with The Sun following her US Open win, she explained that her hectic schedule kept her away from friends.

She said: “I’ve been a bit busy lately so I haven’t been able to hang out with my friends as much, but it’s just nice to have those conversations and go to the same places that you used to go.

“And I have my parents — who were telling me off yesterday morning, big time.”

Asked what she did wrong, Emma said with a laugh: “I said I was tired! They both told me off.”

BOOMING BUSINESS

While her training schedule may be full on, the 21-year-old has proven that hard work pays off.

In 2020 Emma set up her firm Harbour 6, which channels her sports and commercial earnings, just as her tennis career was taking off.

She entered the US Open as a qualifier before shocking the world with her eventual triumph at Flushing Meadow.

The success saw Raducanu crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2021 and handed an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.

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She has since become a runaway success earning around £148,000 a week[/caption]

As a result she went from barely making money from tennis to banking £1.8m from her sensational US Open win a year later. Deals with huge brands then followed.

And in April it was revealed that her company had earned £7.7 million in a year, with Emma netting around £148,000 a week.

The accounts – which Raducanu, 21, signed off herself – show the business has £10.2 million in assets including £6.3 million in cash.

The firm, of which Kent-based Emma is the sole director, is due to pay bills of £2.2million, including corporation tax at £1.8 million.

Raducanu set up the business as a teenager in 2020 while her tennis career was taking off. Her firm made £7.7 million in profits for the year ending February 28, 2023.

The Brit star has been tipped to become a billionaire.

LONE WOLF

While young millions are wont to blow thousands on wild parties and jetting A-list friends off on luxurious holidays, Emma is perfectly happy in her own company.

Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar in February, she explained: “I am a bit of a lone wolf and after an intense day, where I either push myself to the limits training or have many social interactions, I like to spend time alone reflecting and recharging. 

“Being comfortable in my own company and in the silence that comes with it is something that helps me stay fresh.”

STRICT DATING RULES

It is a good thing that Emma enjoys her own company as her parents have given her some very strict rules when it comes to dating.

“My parents were very much against that [boyfriends] as it interfered with training,” she told the Times in May. 

“When I was younger I wasn’t even allowed to hang out with my girlfriends. A lot of the time I was very resentful. 

“But it made me very confident and comfortable in my own company, which is also a big strength.”

BILLIONAIRE BOYFRIEND

However, one suitor did slip through the net with Emma famously dating billionaire Carlo Agostinelli.

The couple got together in May 2023 and were first seen together at Paris Fashion Week.

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Former Spurs academy footballer Carlo is the son of tycoon Robert Agostinelli, who generated his fortune as the co-founder and chairman of private equity firm Rhone Group.

Robert is said to be worth more than £780million.

They frequently featured on each other’s Instagram pages and shared snaps showing them on luxury holidays together in Greece and Mexico.

However, their romance was short-lived.

The Wimbledon hopeful and tycoon’s son Carlo, 23, a former head boy of private Harrow school before moving to California to study at Stanford University, unfollowed each other on Instagram last month.

And Emma has also blocked Carlo from her social media account, suggesting she is the one who called time on the relationship.

A source said: “Emma has 2.4million followers on Instagram but Carlo is no longer one of them.

“It seems their relationship has run its course.”

FROM CARLO TO CARLOS

While her performance on pitch ought to be the focus of Emma’s Wimbledon performance, it was her life off-pitch that had punters talking.

She and Carlos Alcaraz have been subject to swirling rumours about a potential romance after they announced they would be teaming up as doubles partners for the US Open later this summer.

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Insiders said British ace Emma, was seen cheering on world No2 Carlos in June- the day before he won the competition after beating Jiri Lehecka.

They claimed the pair also arrived at Queens within minutes of each other on both occasions Emma came to watch Carlos play.

A source said: “Emma and Carlos’ friendship was the talk of Queens – people think there is something going on between them because they have such a spark.

“He was apparently seen at her hotel last week and on Thursday and Saturday, when Emma went to support him, Emma’s car arrived just minutes after Carlos got to Queens with his team.

“Inside they were seen laughing and joking with one another.

“They seem very happy and relaxed with each other”

The pair are going to be teaming up in the mixed doubles at the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship in August but insiders have tipped their partnership to spill into romance.

A second source added: “It wasn’t just the tennis lot who were talking about it.

“People who worked for the BBC and other broadcasters were all gossiping about it.

“The only love being talked about was about Emma and Carlos.”

However, when asked about it in her pre-Wimbledon press conference, the British star said while giggling: “We’re just good friends”.

LOVE TRIANGLE RUMOURS

Despite her denial, just a few days later Nick Kyrgios joked that Emma was part of a ‘love triangle.’

Speaking on talkSPORT, Kyrgios suggested two-time defending men’s champion Alcaraz and British number one Jack Draper were ‘fighting over’ Emma. 

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Emma and Jack Draper have also been at the centre of romance rumours[/caption]

“I don’t know, I think it’s a love triangle,” Kyrgios joked.

“Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They’re fighting over Raducanu I think, I’m not sure.”

He went on to add that romance or not, Emma was at the top of her game.

He said: “The tennis world loves a love story, they love to try and put two together but Raducanu is number one British female player at the moment, she’s doing fairly well.”

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CELEBRITY SUPPORT

But while Emma may not have a significant other cheering her on from the side lines she has plenty of support from her celebrity fans.

Various famous faces, including Boris Johnson, Ant & Dec, Stephen Fry, Nicola Sturgeon and Clare Balding have paid tribute to her success.

Even the late Queen published an open letter to congratulate Raducanu on her remarkable triumph – which the tennis star planned to frame.

Raducanu is also mates with Marcus Rashford, with the Manchester United hero offering his support when she crashed out of the tournament in 2021.

She told Vogue: “I was feeling like I let people down, so for him to reassure me like that – I was extremely grateful.”

Rashford congratulated Raducanu on her American success, tweeting: “Look at that bounce back… US Open champion, amazing. Congratulations!”

And she went to the same school as sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, although they attended Newstead Wood in Orpington at different times.

Raducanu has not forgotten her roots, taking time out of her busy schedule to visit her old primary school on sports day.

She inspired the next generation by handing out medals and playing tennis with the kids, giving them some priceless tips.

While in 2022, ambitious Emma was awarded an MBE by the King.

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BRITS are being urged to use a kitchen essential to keep their cars cool amid soaring temperatures.

This warning comes after Tuesday saw the hottest temperatures of the year so far.

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Drivers in the UK are being urged to spread tin foil over their car interiors to keep cool in the current heatwave.

Brits are enjoying hot temperatures and bright, sunny spells this week.

Yesterday saw temperatures of up to 34.4C, prompting amber heat alerts across parts of the UK.

While this is great for a day in the pool or the sea – we all know there’s nothing worse than opening your car door to find a furnace waiting for you inside.

According to Lucy Sherliker, Head of Customer at Zuto car finance, lacing a sheet of everyday tin foil across your car’s interior can help keep your motor cool as drive in the sunshine.

Aluminium foil has a bright, reflective surface which is very effective at deflecting heat.

If you position the shiny side to face outwards, towards the sun, the foil will essentially act as a mirror to incoming radiant heat.

This means the heat will be reflected away from your car’s exposed surfaces, like its windows and dashboard.

Less sunlight and heat coming inside your car means that it becomes much harder for temperatures to build up inside.

The foil won’t ‘cool’ your car per se, but rather prevent the buildup of high temperatures inside.

It’s a quick, cost-effective way of stopping your car’s insides getting so hot they become untouchable when you need to drive.

The method can also stop long-term fading to the interior fabrics through sun damage.

This comes as temperatures are beginning to cool slightly today across the UK.

Yesterday, temperatures exceeded 34C in some areas, sending Brits rushing to beaches and outdoor pools to cool off.

34.4C was recorded on the mercury in Writtle, Essex, trumping last year’s record high of 33.2C – recorded on June 21 in Charlwood, Surrey.

But now, the Met Office has predicted that temperatures will begin to mellow out, although without a huge loss of sunshine for many.

In its forecast this morning, the weather agency said today would have a “mixed morning, with sunny spells and showery rain”.

The forecaster continued: “The rain could be heavy in the east, with perhaps the odd thundery downpour.”

Met Office weather maps indicate that much of the eastern and north-east England, as well as Scotland, could receive heavy rain later today.

This includes the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh as well as a number of other towns alongside the east coast.

Despite this rain, the Met Office has said that conditions are likely to become “drier and sunnier” as we head into the afternoon and evening.

Tonight, the forecaster added it would likely be a “fine” evening, with spells of sunshine ahead of dusk.

The “cooler” conditions are expected to come alongside clear skies for England and Wales overnight, leading to dry conditions.

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WIMBLEDON is underway at the All England Club – but play has been DELAYED because of poor weather in SW19!

Emma Raducanu features on Centre Court this evening as she faces Marketa Vondrousova in round two.

Before that, reigning men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on British star Oliver Tarvet, while the likes of Cameron Norrie, Katie Boutler and Taylor Fritz are also in action on a star-studded Day Three.

On Tuesday, Jack Draper and Novak Djokovic made it into round two but top seeds Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev both crashed out

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EASTENDERS has been cancelled tonight again as the soap struggles in the schedules against sport.

The BBC soap has been shifted away from its usual primetime BBC One slot of 7.30pm to iPlayer and BBC Two screenings for the duration of Wimbledon.

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But that means that all of this week’s episodes have already aired – with no new editions until next week.

Today also marks the last in the week for ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street.

From Thursday the 3rd of July, fans will be left with no soap content for days with ITV and BBC pulling all their coverage across Thursday and Friday.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will both be bumped from air as a result of the UEFA Women’s Euro matches. 

But its fans of EastEnders that will suffer the most.

Following the double-bill on Tuesday 1st July, they will have to go a whole eight days before getting their next fix of Albert Square action.

The soap won’t air again until the 9th July.

And because of the UEFA women’s matches, Corrie fans won’t see their next episode until Thursday July 10 at 9pm.

However ITV recently announced that the two soaps would be following in Hollyoaks’ footsteps – by going on YouTube.

Both Coronation Street and Emmerdale will now be available to watch on the streaming giant at the same time as on ITVX – 7am each morning.

The big move comes ahead of ITV launching its soap power hour from January with reductions in episodes for both soaps to just five per week.

THE Greek islands are a dream for holidaymakers looking for sun, sea and whitewashed backdrops.

But this Instagram-perfect mix has also made Mykonos and Santorini some of the most popular destinations in Europe.

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Every summer, paparazzi pics of A-listers living it up in Mykonos make it into the news, with the tiny island hosting the likes of Beyonce, Lewis Hamilton, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian.

So it’s no surprise that holidays here come at a premium with prices (and crowds) higher than ever. 

However, for those in the know, a budget break to these must-see Mediterranean beauty spots is possible.

We spoke to two Greek experts who spend every summer on the islands and their tips could save you hundreds on your holiday.

Money saving in Mykonos

Freelance travel writer Laura Millar has been going to Mykonos every year since she was a teenager and reveals how she gets her fix without breaking the bank…

Mykonos has gained a reputation for being one of the most expensive places in Greece, as well as the prettiest.

Think narrow, maze-like winding streets, walls draped in bright pink bougainvillea and cute chalk-white churches.

But it doesn’t have to be extortionate. I speak from experience, as someone who came here for the first time as a student, and has been returning almost every year since.

Swerve the summer

Firstly, if possible, avoid visiting in high season, which is July and August.

Not only will you avoid the crowds, but coming in May, June, September or October means that flights and accommodation are likely to be cheaper – even in the May and September school holidays.

Book as far in advance as you can, or set price alerts for the month you want to travel on sites like Skyscanner.

If you time it right, British Airways offers flights from around £72 one way from London in October, while Easyjet flies from Manchester from £32.99 one way in the same month.

When it comes to accommodation, I like to stay in pretty Mykonos Town, home to plenty of affordable bars and tavernas within walking distance.

As hotels can be pricey, I usually book an Airbnb, and when you share with two or three others you can usually find places that don’t cost more than £50 per person per night.

You may be tempted to stay somewhere further away, but bear in mind that while you might find a cheaper hotel in a quieter area, such as family-friendly Ornos or Platis Gialos (a ten to fifteen minute drive from town), you’ll have to factor in the cost of paying for a taxi to Mykonos Town, which can get expensive.

Some places are served by a bus route, but not all, so it can be inconvenient.

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When it comes to beaches, Mykonos has plenty to choose from, whether you want peace and quiet or prefer thumping tunes played by an on-site DJ.

Being based in Mykonos Town means you can take advantage of the network of public buses which serve most of the best beaches, costing two euros for a single journey. Check the timetables in advance mykonosbus.com. 

Head to Paraga, a slightly quieter beach with plenty of cheap and cheerful tavernas right on the sand.

My favouite is Tasos, which offers simple but tasty dishes from Greek salads for £8 to grilled sardines and moussaka for under £10.

Be aware, however, that all beaches charge visitors for the privilege of using a sun lounger with a parasol.

Prices can vary from around £20 per day to an eye-watering £100 or even more, at glitzy beach clubs like Scorpios, Nammos and Jackie O’s.

If you don’t fancy shelling out, buy a cheap beach umbrella when you get there and lay your towel on the sand.

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Med-priced meals

Eating out can be incredibly reasonable if you know where to go.

As there’s plenty of competition in Mykonos Town and you’ll find loads of places where main courses cost around £15 or less, plus a variety of casual cafes and bakeries.

You can’t beat Niko’s, by the Old Port, serving classics like stuffed vine leaves (£8), grilled feta (£7) and lamb souvlaki (£14) and where a litre of house wine costs around £5. 

For a quick daytime or late night snack, Leonidas, in the town centre, serves up delicious pork or chicken gyros for under £5.

Fancy a fun night out with cheap drinks?

Head to the popular Skandinavian Bar which has been a staple in Mykonos since the 70s.

Like many bars here, there’s even a dancefloor, which you will be more than happy to join after the £10 cocktails.

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Beers cost £8 and you’ll be pushed to get one for cheaper than that in Mykonos.

If you want to be boujee on a budget, do what we do and buy a bottle of Prosecco and some paper cups from one of the supermarkets and take it to the square by the five windmills for a sunset aperitif and the most perfect view of the sun down. 

Save money in Santorini

Local expert Heidi Fuller-Love – a travel writer based in Greece – shares her ways to save and see a more authentic side to Santorini, despite its reputation as one of Greece’s least affordable destinations.

Mykonos is not the only island with a reputation for being overpriced and overcrowded – Santorini is a magnet for honeymooners and a honeypot for A-listers ranging from Angelina Jolie to Beyoncé.

Rumour has it that now that Santorini has picked up a premium price tag, it’s putting people off, with hotels reporting bookings down by as much as 20–30% this year.

However it’s absolutely possible to explore this sizzling Cyclades island in the sun without breaking the bank if you know how, so now’s the time to take advantage.

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Stay away from the caldera

Santorini might be known for its picturesque volcanic caldera sprinkled with white villages and blue-domed churches, but if you want to save the pennies, head inland.

Away from tourist-heavy hotspots like Oia and Fira, you’ll find picture-postcard villages like Megalochori, Pyrgos, or Emborio with cobbled streets, homely tavernas, and competitively priced accommodation where your money will go much further — and you’ll also get a big bite of authentic island life.

A lot of people are surprised when I recommend simple but lovely hotels like Hotel L&S Lignos, in Fira and Villa Livadaros, Karterados which both have rooms from £35 a night.

Something with few more facilities like Depalmya Suites costs a bit more, but you can still get a deal for £350 for four nights, which is far less than the package prices suggest.

Beach by bus

Car hire is expensive on the island and quads are downright dangerous on Santorini’s narrow, crowded roads, so I would avoid this option.

Luckily, there are plenty of buses in summer leaving from Oia’s central bus station (generally every half hour), and tickets cost less than £2. 

For the same price, there’s also a Santorini Airport Express bus that leaves from Fira every hour, so you don’t even need a taxi when you arrive.

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Santorini has plenty of free attractions, if you know where to look.

The beaches, for starters, are so stunning, you wont want to leave. Red Beach’s sheer orange cliffs swoop to pristine turquoise waters.

It’s a bit of a trek to get onto it, but you are rewarded with an uncrowded spot in a secluded lagoon.

Perissa and Kamari both boast sweeping lengths of black volcanic sand – but, like Mykonos, sun loungers are expensive, so take your own towel and grab a shady spot by the sea wall.

The thing everyone wants to do is a catamaran tour at sunset, but for £100 per person, it’s very expensive, especially for families.

Instead, enjoy the highlights on a Volcanic Islands cruise for £21— you even get a swim in the hot springs — for a third of the price.

At sun down, if you’re feeling energetic, hike up the cobbled cliff-edge path from Fira to Oia at sunset.

The views are as good as any you’d get from those pricey cliff-edge hotels.

Eat like a local

Expect to pay top-notch prices for a table with a caldera view in Oia or Fira.

But in the warren of streets behind the volcano’s rim, you’ll find simple tavernas and cafés serving gyros pita, or tomato-and-sauce-stuffed falafel wraps, for around £4.

If you fancy a picnic, pick up a bag of cheese-stuffed tiropita pies or spanakopita spinach pies from family-run Grigoris Bakery in Fira for as little as £3 and take them with you to the beach.

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For keenly priced Santorini-themed meals, follow locals to family-run tavernas like Lava near Perissa or Metaxi Mas in Exo Gonia.

Both have sea views and fresh seafood, like a huge bowl of steamed mussels for £10 and grilled chicken skewers with rice for £12. Beers here are just £4.50 too.

Starry nights out in Santorini can be expensive, but clubs like Town Club Fira or Two Brothers Bar , have great happy hours and two-for-one promotions.

At Two Brothers, you can get a cocktail for £5, which is half the price of Marinera Bar down the road

Alternatively, grab a hammock and enjoy great value drinks and snacks as you lounge or dance in the sand at Tranquilo Café on Perissa Beach. Cocktails here are £12 but they pack a punch, so you won’t need many.

Opting for local Greek drinks like Santorini house wine, ouzo, or Metaxa brandy generally cost less than their branded booze counterparts, but be sure to ask for them specifically, or you will get a bill with the European prices.

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Santorini habour at sunset is stunning[/caption]

Go out of season

In summer months in Santorini, when cruise ships dock at Fira and honeymooners head for Oia, you can expect crowds, sizzling heat, and bling-bling prices. 

Just like in Mykonos, in May or October, evenings are cooler but days are generally still really hot.

Flights cost half the price, on my last trip I paid £28 one way.

Accommodation will be less per night and tavernas tend to offer more value for money too, to draw in business.

If flights are coming up expensive for your dates, there is a way to travel to Santorini much cheaper.

Book a flight to Athens. Ryaniar have bargain flights to the capital for as little as £19 each way.

From here, take a ferry over to Santorini for £40. It’s just like a cruise – you can sit out on deck and get a tan during the six-hour journey — and nothing tops the wow factor of arriving inside that jawdropping volcanic caldera by boat.