The Role of Rural Landscape in Tourism Development

Considering special natural conditioning of rural areas in many regions, including the region of Warmia and Mazury (Poland), the agricultural function shoud be preserved but its also very important to develop other functions. Its because in many European countries, agriculture has lost its leading role as a branch of economy ensuring the economical development of the countryside and providing for its inhabitants. Rural tourism, including agritourism, fulfils an important role in the activation of rural areas, especially regions of high unemployment and particular natural and cultural qualities. The main role in the creation of tourism facilities have different elements of rural landscape.