Affiliate Disclosure
Camino Koala is committed to transparency. This page explains how we use affiliate links and how they help support our mission of helping pilgrims plan their Camino de Santiago journey.
Summary
Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Camino Koala free and up to date.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when a visitor from our website makes a purchase or booking on a partner site. When you click an affiliate link on Camino Koala and complete a booking, we receive a small commission from the partner (such as Booking.com).
How We Use Affiliate Links
Our primary affiliate partner is Booking.com. Throughout our accommodation listings and stage guides, you'll find "Check Availability" or "Book on Booking.com" buttons. These are affiliate links.
We only link to accommodation that we believe will be useful to pilgrims. Our recommendations are based on location, value, and relevance to the Camino — not on which properties pay us the highest commissions.
Does It Cost You More?
No. When you book through our affiliate links, you pay exactly the same price as you would if you went directly to Booking.com or any other partner site. The commission comes from the partner's marketing budget, not from your pocket.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running Camino Koala takes significant time and resources. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Keep the website free for all pilgrims
- Maintain and update our stage guides and accommodation listings
- Develop new features and tools (including our upcoming mobile app)
- Research and verify information along the Camino routes
- Provide customer support and respond to pilgrim questions
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to:
- Providing honest, accurate information regardless of affiliate partnerships
- Including both affiliate and non-affiliate accommodation options (like municipal albergues)
- Clearly disclosing when links are affiliate links
- Never letting affiliate relationships influence our recommendations
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we fund Camino Koala, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@caminokoala.com.
Last updated: March 2026