Pangkor's pleasures are simple: beaches, seafood, and a gentle island rhythm. The main historical attraction is the Dutch fort on the eastern shore, a 17th-century remnant of the spice trade era. The western beaches are the best swimming and sunbathing spots. A rented motorbike is the best way to explore — the island is small enough to circumnavigate in a few hours, and the winding roads through kampung villages and fishing piers reward slow travel.