Where to buy good dates, sweets, and mango for gifts in Hurghada, and how can you avoid low-quality products?

All three types of mango (yellow, red, etc.) are recommended to buy at Spinney's supermarket — prices there are good. Yellow mango is especially praised as delicious, while red is moderately sweet, good for those who don't like overly sweet fruit.

Another option for buying mango is the Cloony store, where the fruit costs around $3 and received enthusiastic reviews for its taste.

As an alternative to regular halva, travelers recommend trying 'liquid halva' (local name) — it comes in three flavors: chocolate, nut, and caramel, described as delicious and a good gift option.

The newest fruit tip is to ask the seller to peel it in front of you. Travelers say it can be very juicy and sweet that way, with no annoying spines left, which is useful if you’re trying local exotic fruit for the first time.

There’s also a warning about gift dates: not every box is good. One traveler said the dates they bought were dry and the coating tasted bad, so it’s better to check freshness and avoid buying a large amount right away.

A practical way to test quality is to buy a small sample first. One shopper bought 3 pieces for 60 EGP and only after tasting decided that this particular variety was too sour for their taste.