Slow tourism – cechy i funkcje nowego nurtu w turystyce

Slow tourism is a new trend in tourism development. It combines sustainable tourism (which means that economical, environmental, and social aspects are important) and responsible tourism. The idea of the ‘slow’ is linked with culture, cuisine, nature, and society. The main aim is living in harmony with nature. Everybody should think about their own influence on the environment. This is the first step in protecting nature. The main purpose of this article is to explain the difference between farm stay accommodations in Poland which are connected with slow food, slow tourism or slow life with those which are not. Moreover, the author wants to present slow tourists – who they are, and what needs they have.