Malaga Halts horse drawn carriage rides The city council of Malaga has banned the use of horse-drawn carriages in the city, citing concerns about animal welfare. Malaga Halts horse drawn carriage rides Malaga’s streets will no longer see horse drawn carriages.  On Monday, the mayor of the city announced an immediate ban on the sale and confirmed that a deal …

Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 17:03 The clamour of voices surrounding the ban on horse-drawn carriages in Malaga have resounded throughout much of Spain’s Andalucía region, where the news has become a hot topic of conversation and has even made the front page of some local newspapers. This is true especially in Seville. There is a strong tradition of this tourist …

SPAIN’S tourist industry growth has slowed down significantly according to sector group Exceltur which claims it is no longer the ‘main driver of the country’s economy’. It claims that weaker spending by European and American tourists has led to a lower contribution to the economy this year. The comments coincide with a record-breaking year for foreign tourists and a record …