Valamar Diamant Residence

The resort and its setting

Valamar Diamant Residence is part of the Valamar group, based in Porec on Croatia's Istrian peninsula. The resort sits close enough to Porec's old town to make the UNESCO-listed centre — with its Basilica of Euphrasius and tangle of cobbled streets — an easy walk rather than a drive. Istria's coastline here is the classic Adriatic combination: pale stone, pine-shaded walkways, and clear water that's as good for an evening swim as it is for an afternoon on a sunlounger. As a Valamar property, the resort is managed to the standards the brand is known for across its Croatian portfolio, with units designed for both family stays and quieter couples' breaks.

The area and things to do

Porec itself rewards a day or two of wandering — a Roman-era street layout, Venetian façades, and a working harbour alongside the tourist trail. Further afield, Istria's interior is one of Croatia's most underrated regions: Motovun, a hilltop town built around truffle-hunting and wine, is about 30km away, and the artists' village of Groznjan, roughly 40km out, is worth a half-day if you like galleries and quiet lanes. On the coast, Rovinj (around 30km) is often cited as Istria's most photogenic town, all pastel houses tumbling down to the sea, while Pula, about 50km south, has a genuinely impressive Roman amphitheatre still used for concerts in summer. Closer to the resort, expect seafood-led menus, local Malvazija wines, and cycling routes that make use of Istria's old railway tracks and quiet backroads.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Valamar Diamant Residence and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com is a direct owner-to-seller marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your week live, and no commission is taken from the sale — unlike resales handled through an agency, you keep what you negotiate.

Because this is a Valamar-branded resort, resale transfers go through Valamar's own owners' association or resort management rather than an independent third party. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with Valamar the current transfer or resale administration fee, whether the resort holds a right of first refusal on resales, and how long a transfer typically takes to process — these details can vary by contract vintage and aren't always the same for every owner. A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the week and unit type as registered with Valamar, but not necessarily any loyalty perks or promotional extras attached to the original purchase, so it's worth spelling out exactly what is and isn't included in your listing.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters and buyers tend to ask the same questions: which week or season it is, what the unit size and view are, and what the annual maintenance fee covers. If you're the seller, having this information ready — along with confirmation from Valamar on transfer costs — makes your listing far more credible and speeds up genuine enquiries.

Valamar Diamant Residence is affiliated with Interval International, so an owner here can also look at exchange possibilities through that network, which is worth mentioning to prospective buyers who may want flexibility beyond fixed annual visits to Porec.

Getting there

Pula Airport is the nearest airport, around 40km from the resort, with car hire and shuttle transfers both commonly used for the final leg. Most owners and renters find late May to September the most reliable window for swimming and settled weather, though booking shoulder-season weeks (May, June, or September) can mean smaller crowds in Porec's old town and on the coastal paths.