The Portuguese Final was held on March 6th at the Teatro Maria Matos in Lisbon, hosted by Alice Cruz & Fialho Gouveia. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 22 regional juries.

# Artist Title Points Place
1 S.A.R.L Quero Ser Feliz Agora 147 4
2 Dina Em Segredo 74 8
3 Fernanda Vai Mas Vem 52 10
4 Alexandra Até Amanhecer 156 3
5 Isa Sonho A Dois 27 12
6 Cândida Branca Flor Trocas Baldrocas 176 2
7 Dina Gosto Do Teu Gosto 125 6
8 Joana Amor Português 77 7
9 Marco Paulo Se Este Amor Acabar É O Fim Do Mundo 48 11
10  Doce Bem Bom 182 1
11 Bric-À-Brac Tudo Tim Tim Por Tim Tim 73 9
12 Broa De Mel Banha Da Cobra, Estica E Não Dobra 139 5

Doce previously came 2nd in the 1980 Portuguese Final & 4th in 1981. At the ESC they were 13th. Two members of the group (Teresa Miguel & Fatima Padinha) were in the group Gemini that represented Portugal in 1978.