Agroturystyka jako czynnik rozwoju obszarów wiejskich w Polsce po 1989 roku

Abstract

Agritourism is a form of tourism that has recently undergone quite a fast development. Statistics show a dynamic increase in the number of holiday farms. An increasing need for holidays spent far away from big cities, in peace and quiet, in close contact with nature and in a family atmosphere contributes to the growth of this form of tourism which attracts more and more people every year. Development of agritourism opens up new possibilities of using rural space, agricultural buildings and local infrastructure. Additionally, agritourism is an important factor in fostering countryside development, especially with respect to places located far from metropolitan areas. Agritourism is an important form of countryside economic development.