Anjarle Beach

Anjarle Beach is an unspoiled coastal stretch located in Anjarle village within the Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Situated approximately 20 km from Dapoli along the Arabian Sea, it features clean white sands flanked by coconut groves and casuarina trees. The beach is notable for its non-commercialized environment and serves as a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles during the annual Turtle Festival held between February and May. Tourism facilities remain limited, preserving its natural character.

Visitors can expect a quiet, non-commercialized beach environment with pristine white sand and clear blue waters backed by palm trees. The beach is situated near the estuary of the Jog River and offers views of the Arabian Sea. During the turtle nesting season from February to May, visitors may witness Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings being released under conservation supervision. Basic tourism facilities are limited, and the area retains a traditional Konkan fishing village atmosphere.

Anjarle is a historic port village located near the mouth of the Jog River. The nearby Kadyavarcha Ganpati temple, originally constructed from wood and reconstructed in the late 1700s, has a history spanning around 200 years and features a right-trunked Ganesha deity.

The beach hosts the annual Olive Ridley Turtle Festival organized by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra and local villagers as part of community-based marine turtle conservation. The region reflects traditional Konkan lifestyle with local folk dances like 'Kadal' performed by fishing communities. Kadakai Devi Temple holds religious importance with annual festivals celebrated by locals.