Montalbano Elicona (Sicilian: Muntarbanu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 150 km east of Palermo and about 50 km southwest of Messina on the Nebrodi mountains at the border with the Peloritani range. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). It is mainly known for the castle built in 1233 by the Emperor Frederick II, the medieval architecture of its streets, the megaliths of Argimusco, and the natural wood of Malabotta. Montalbano Elicona borders the following municipalities: Basicò, Falcone, Floresta, Francavilla di Sicilia, Librizzi, Malvagna, Oliveri, Patti, Raccuja, Roccella Valdemone, San Piero Patti, Santa Domenica Vittoria, Tripi.

Public Transport

Railways

Montalbano Elicona is reachable by train: Both are on the Palermo–Messina railway and they are served by trains run by Trenitalia, including services from Messina. Outside of the stations is available a Uber service by App.

Bus and tram

Montalbano Elicona is served by bus provided from Azienda Siciliana Trasporti.