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.
• 30 November - António Jesus Correia, football player

Full date missing

• Manuel Pereira da Silva, sculptor