Beaches - Stretches of pristine coastline provide the perfect setting to relax and unwind, like Anjana Beach
Wildlife - 7 wildlife sanctuaries in Goa:
Waterfalls - Goa is also home to some of the most famous waterfalls in India like the Arvalem Falls and the Tamed Surla Falls.
Proximity to the Sea - The proximity to the sea and long coastline of 103 km attracts many people who enjoy water and adventure sports like jet-ski, sailing and speedboat
Portuguese-era forts and churches - History buffs love Goa due to its more than 500 years of Portuguese history, with some beautiful churches like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi, which along with the forts like Fort Aguada and Reis Magos provide beautiful architecture under layers of history.
5 Star Hotels - Goa was one of the first places in India to have 5-Star resorts, providing accessible luxury travel to many Indians. Companies like Taj and foreign companies like Novotel.
Bars - Goa has cheaper alcohol than other states, along with no cultural taboo against drinking, while having an abundance of bars causing many younger adults in their 20s and 30s to visit it for bars.
Casinos - Gambling is legal in Goa, allowing people to visit casinos which is not possible in other parts of India drawing them towards it.
Nightclubs - Goa has a vast number of nightclubs for people to party in and enjoy, due to the vibrant music and good food. This facility is enjoyed by many foreign visitors including the 90000 annual Russian visitors
Restaurants - The region of Goa is very famous for its traditional Konkani and Goan food which involves rice, seafood, coconut, meat and bread. Some famous dishes are Fried Fish, Arroz Doce a custard-based dish and Xacuti which is lamb or chicken curry.
Thus tourism in Goa has improved. In 2021, 3.3 million people visited Goa, going up from 2.1 million in 2010 but down significantly from 7.1 million in 2019, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the influx of tourists, Goa has become the richest state in India, with the highest GDP per capita (PPP) of $19559 and the highest nominal GDP per capita of $5821 amongst the states in India.