One of the top sights in Ratnagiri is Velas beach. If you are fond of sea creatures, you will love your time at this beach. Popular for Olive Ridley turtles, a turtle festival is organized at this beach around the months of January or February every year. These turtles migrate to this beach every year to lay eggs. A visit to this beach can actually be a memorable one because of the turtles you will be able to see here.