Rural tourism and agro-tourism in Slovakia

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Oct 23, 2012
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Miroslav Habán
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Herbology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8013-0088
Milan Macák
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Herbology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8132-1209
Pavol Otepka
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Department of Sustainable Development, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8035-5087

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/RNR.2012.99.3.28
Keywords : rural tourism, agro-tourism, countryside, rural development, SWOT analysis, village
Abstract
The main objective of this work is to briefly present the natural beauties and cultural attractions in Slovakia, its favourable conditions and development possibilities for the agro-tourism sector. Furthermore, there are described the tasks and activities of organizations responsible for agro-tourism and rural tourism (EURO GITES in Europe, SARTA in Slovakia). The whole tourism industry, including rural tourism and agro-tourism, is growing rapidly worldwide. Slovakia, regarding its geographic location in the centre of Europe, has extremely favourable conditions for rural tourism, especially for agro-tourism. Beside the natural richness, such as mountains, caves, water areas, mineral waters, springs with healing effects, rich fauna and flora, also historical buildings, held in relatively good state, and many live traditional crafts can attract the modern tourists. Regarding all this, Slovakia is able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding our or foreign tourists.

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Habán, M., Macák, M., & Otepka, P. (2012). Rural tourism and agro-tourism in Slovakia. Annals of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 99(3), 34–40. https://doi.org/10.22630/RNR.2012.99.3.28
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