Where to buy good dates, sweets, and mango for gifts in Hurghada, and how can you avoid low-quality products?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say gift fruits and sweets in Hurghada vary a lot by seller, so it’s best to buy a small test portion first. Practical tips from the chat: avoid overly dry dates with poor-tasting glaze, and ask the vendor to peel exotic fruit for you; one reported price was 3 pieces for 60 EGP.
What the community said
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.
16 days ago
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.
16 days ago
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.
16 days ago 3 pieces for 60 EGP