when was the last time portugal won the eurovision
Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest Portugal has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 49 times since its debut in the 1964 contest. Since then it has missed five contests, in 1970, 2000, 2002, 2013 and 2016. Portugal held the record for the most appearances in the contest without a win until 2017 when they won in Kiev, Ukraine, with Salvador Sobral's entry, "Amar pelos dois". The contest is broadcast in Portugal by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP).