Cubadak is of volcanic origin, has an area of 40 square km, is uninhabited except for a few isolated fishermen's houses, and is completely covered by rainforest. Many kinds of birds and bigger animals live in this forest: monkeys, monitor lizards, dears, wild pigs and many others. Excursions, walks and climbing of Cubadak hill through the forest provide fascinating experiences.

Cubadak is completely surrounded by the coral reef so that in the sea live innumerable varieties of coloured reef fishes. As the distance between the island and Sumatra is only a few miles, the sea in front of the Village is sheltered and completely free from waves so to facilitate the practice of water sports. ater sports.

Paradiso Village Paradiso Village is situated in Cubadak, 24 miles from Padang and 3 miles from Corocok Village. The island can be reached by using the boat of the Village directly from Padang in 1 hour 15 min. or, by transfer by car (1 ½ hours) to Corocok, and from there by boat to Cubadak in 10 min.