Martone is a comune located in the former province of Reggio Calabria within the Calabria region of southern Italy. It serves as a small municipality situated in the mountainous interior of the Italian peninsula.
The town was established between the 7th and 8th centuries by Greek Christian monks originating from the Byzantine Empire. These settlers primarily came from regions surrounding the Aegean Sea and the Levant, establishing the foundation for the community's historical presence.