1971 in Portugal

Events in the year 1971 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• President: Américo Tomás
• Prime Minister: Marcelo Caetano (People's National Action)

Arts and entertainment

Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, with Tonicha and the song "Menina do alto da serra".

Sport

In association football, for the first-tier league seasons, see 1970–71 Primeira Divisão and 1971–72 Primeira Divisão; for the Taça de Portugal seasons, see 1970–71 Taça de Portugal and 1971–72 Taça de Portugal.

• 27 June - Taça de Portugal Final
• Establishment of the Portuguese Handball Cup

Births

• 29 May - Filipa Pinto, politician
• 21 July - Nuno Markl, comedian and radio host
• 14 October - Jorge Costa, football player and manager (d. 2025)
• Unknown date - Patricia Gonçalves, politician

References