Cinemas in Goa
Sun-kissed beaches, lip-smacking seafood, historical monuments and a variety of entertainment options make Goa a happening tourist destination. Cinemas are a major form of entertainment in Goa. Infact the cinemas in Goa are the most popular tourist haunts in Goa. Cinemas in Goa include both multiplexes and cinema halls. Cinemas in Goa are a pleasant diversion from the beach-combing and the thrilling water sports.
The two multiplexes in Goa are the Inox and Osia. The In ox covers an area of 40, 000 sq feet. Situated next to the Old Goa Medical College in Panjim, In ox was completed within the record time of 180 days. It can seat 1,272 people. Each auditorium features stadium-style sitting arrangement with reclining seats and cup holder armrests that increases the comfort of viewing. Besides the multiplexes, there are other cinema halls in Goa which include;
• Hira Talkies in Bicholim
• Cine Prashant is located in Curchorem
• Cine Alankar and El-Capitan. Mapusa
• Cine Lata in Margao
• Cine National located in Panaji
Both the tourists and the locals frequent the cinema halls to catch up on a movie. There is a great amount of excitement around the new movie releases every Friday. The 36 th International Film Festival of India was held in Goa. Cinemas in Goa are welcome respite for those who has had a surplus of the sea, sand and sun. Most of cinemas in Goa provide online ticket booking facilities. You can also make bookings over the phone.
