Countries Portugal

This maritime nation held the record for the most Contest appearances without a victory (over 53 years) until Salvador Sobral lifted the trophy in 2017.

Amar Pelos Dois (‘To Love For The Both of Us’) won in spectacular style, topping both the jury and televote, and scoring a record-breaking 758 points in the process.

When Lisbon hosted the following year, broadcaster RTP went all out on showcasing their seafaring history, from the Contest’s slogan ‘All Aboard!’ to using twelve supplemental marine theme motifs including plankton and seaweed.