By Adam Woodward • Updated: 07 Aug 2026 • 14:23 • 4 minutes readScene after horse and carriage topple in Fuengirola. The horse itself walked away unharmed, yet the driver needed hospital treatment at Costa del Sol for head and ankle injuries. Operators there point to regulated paths and existing vet supervision; critics say horses simply do not belong in modern traffic, and electric alternatives already exist. Opponents claim Tuesday’s crash proves urban carriage rides have become too risky for animals, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists and others on the street. Other Costa del Sol towns continue to weigh tradition against welfare and modern safety expectations.