Summary:

The study constitutes the attempt at presentation the state of infrastructure for ecotourism in Malopolska Voivodeship. In the theoretical part of the article term “ecotourism” has been defined and its different forms have been detailed, too. Moreover infrastructure for ecotourism has been characterized, too. Agritourism and ecoagritourism as forms of ecotourism have been presented, too. Ecotouristic values in Malopolska Voivodeship, as region characterized by big protected area have been shown, too. Moreover, discussed Malopolska Voivode-ship is heritage of the old town and royal region and therefore this fact can be used for tourism development. Results of researches conducted in 57 districts in Malopolska Voivodeship have been presented. Researches related to local authorities’ politics of ecotour-ism development, mainly infrastructure for ecotourism.