2003 in Portugal

Events in the year 2003 in Portugal.

Incumbents

 * President: Jorge Sampaio
 * Prime Minister: José Manuel Barroso

Arts and entertainment

 * International Sand Sculpture Festival established; held annually in Pêra, Algarve

Sports

 * 20 January to 2 February – The 2003 World Men's Handball Championship took place in Portugal
 * Football (soccer) competitions: Primeira Liga, Liga de Honra

Deaths

 * 10 July – Manuel Vasques, football player (born 1926).
 * 30 November – António Jesus Correia, football player (born 1924)

Full date missing

 * Manuel Pereira da Silva, sculptor (born 1920)