Beaches, Cheap Booze, Seafood & Other Things Goa Is Famous For. Goa is one of India’s top holiday destinations and it’s easy to see why. … From shopping at the various markets, to eating the local cuisine and water sports galore, Goa is well-known for a lot of unique offerings. Goa stands 6th among the top ten Nightlife cities in the world. A water sport is the prime attraction of the state. Popular beaches such as Baga and Calangute offer jet-skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, water scooter rides, and much more.